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Emollient

MONASCUS/ARGANIA SPINOSA SEEDCAKE FERMENT OIL

60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A fermented argan seedcake oil. Skin feels rich and conditioned, but the Monascus mold can make a kidney-toxic mycotoxin so good quality control is essential.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Combines argan oil emollience with ferment metabolites
  • Rich in unsaturated fatty acids
  • Skin-conditioning and softening

Known concerns

  • Monascus species can produce citrinin, a nephrotoxic mycotoxin
  • Quality control on toxin levels is essential
  • Limited public cosmetic safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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MONASCUS/ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL FERMENT EXTRACT
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