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Skin Conditioning

MONASCUS/RICE FERMENT

Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Red yeast rice ferment (Monascus on rice) used as a botanical pigment / antioxidant. Generally fine topically but the strain can produce citrinin, so supplier purity matters.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant pigments
  • Conditioning ferment
  • Traditional fermentation

Known concerns

  • Possible citrinin contamination
  • Strain / process dependent quality
  • Thin cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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