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Skin Conditioning

MELOTHRIA HETEROPHYLLA ROOT 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

Root extract from a tropical cucumber-family vine, used in some Asian skincare for soothing and conditioning. Limited modern data, but generally well tolerated.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional skin-conditioning extract
  • Reported antioxidant phenolics
  • Mild emollient feel

Known concerns

  • Very limited modern safety literature
  • Possible cucurbitacin content if poorly processed
  • Variable batch composition

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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