Skin Conditioning
MONASCUS/DIOSCOREA JAPONICA ROOT FERMENT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A Monascus-fermented Japanese yam ferment for skin conditioning. Monascus species can produce nephrotoxic citrinin if not strictly controlled — quality grade matters.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant pigments
- Yam saponin conditioning
- Probiotic metabolites
Known concerns
- Citrinin risk from Monascus
- Possible yam allergy
- Limited cosmetic dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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