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Skin Conditioning

MONASCUS/RICE FERMENT EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A red yeast (Monascus) fermented rice extract used for color and skin-conditioning. Generally tolerated, but Monascus can co-produce citrinin so cosmetic-grade purity matters.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Source of natural pigments and antioxidant metabolites
  • Skin-conditioning fermented botanical
  • May contain mild brightening compounds

Known concerns

  • Monascus species can produce citrinin, a nephrotoxic mycotoxin if uncontrolled
  • Composition variable batch-to-batch
  • Limited cosmetic-grade safety dossiers in the public domain

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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