Colorant
MONASCUS PILOSUS FERMENT FILTRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A red rice yeast ferment used as a natural pigment and skin conditioner. Generally tolerated but supplier quality matters because of mycotoxin (citrinin) risk in food-grade chains.
Skin benefits
- Red-yeast ferment used as colorant and conditioner
- Pigment-rich
Known concerns
- Citrinin mycotoxin contamination risk in poor-quality batches
- Sparse cosmetic safety data
- Possible sensitization
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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