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Humectant

MACROPTILIUM ATROPURPUREUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Purple bush-bean extract (Macroptilium atropurpureum) — a tropical legume used as a humectant and conditioner. No specific red flags but the cosmetic dossier is thin, so it sits cautiously in Fine.

Function

HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Plant-derived humectant action
  • Mild conditioning effect
  • Niche, sustainable sourcing

Known concerns

  • Limited toxicology dossier specific to cosmetics
  • Possible legume cross-reactivity
  • Mixed flower/leaf/stem composition variable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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