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Skin Conditioning

MONASCUS/DIOSCOREA JAPONICA ROOT FERMENT

60

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

ANTIMICROBIALSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant pigments
  • Yam saponin conditioning
  • Probiotic metabolites

Known concerns

  • Citrinin risk from Monascus
  • Possible yam allergy
  • Limited cosmetic dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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