Skin Conditioning
MONASCUS/LETTUCE ROOT/SOYBEAN FERMENT FILTRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A Monascus (red yeast) ferment of lettuce root and soybean. Carries antioxidants, soy peptides, and red-yeast pigments. Watch-out: Monascus strains can produce citrinin if not well controlled — supplier matters.
Skin benefits
- Lettuce root antioxidants and minerals
- Soy peptides for skin conditioning
- Monascus pigment-rich postbiotic metabolites
Known concerns
- Monascus can produce citrinin (nephrotoxin) under poor process control
- Soy allergen carryover possible
- No SCCS/CIR opinion on this exact ferment
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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