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MONASCUS/CHESTNUT PELLICLE FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A red yeast (Monascus) ferment of chestnut husks. The Monascus genus can produce citrinin, a kidney-toxic mycotoxin, so safety hinges entirely on supplier quality control.

Function

ASTRINGENT

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenol antioxidants from chestnut pellicle
  • Skin-conditioning peptides from fermentation
  • Natural reddish pigment from monacolins

Known concerns

  • Monascus species can produce citrinin mycotoxin
  • Potential nephrotoxicity if mycotoxin not controlled
  • Tree nut allergen labelling required
  • Quality control varies between suppliers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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