Skin Conditioning
MOMORDICA CHARANTIA FRUIT POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
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About
Bitter melon fruit powder — a traditional botanical with antioxidant and skin-conditioning actions. Safe at cosmetic levels with minor cucurbitacin caveat.
Momordica charantia fruit powder is milled from the dried fruit of bitter melon, a cucurbit with a long medicinal tradition in Asian and African cultures. It contains cucurbitacin triterpenoids, charantin, and vitamin C, providing antioxidant and skin-conditioning character. Listed in EU CosIng; typical cosmetic use is 0.1-2%. Cucurbitacins can cause irritation of mucous membranes at higher concentrations, which is why cosmetic levels are kept low. Peer-reviewed cosmetic-toxicology data is modest. No CIR monograph; no IARC classification.
Skin benefits
- Rich in cucurbitacins and triterpenoids with antioxidant activity
- Traditional topical use for skin wellness
- Source of vitamin C and bioactive peptides
Known concerns
- Cucurbitacins can irritate mucous membranes at higher concentrations
- Limited modern cosmetic safety data
- Bitter compounds may affect smell/taste of lip products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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