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Skin Conditioning

MONASCUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Monascus-fermented soybean extract — supplies hydrating metabolites and pigments, but the genus is famous for producing citrinin (a nephrotoxin), so strain choice and contaminant testing are critical.

Function

HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Hydrating ferment metabolites
  • Pigment compounds offer mild colour
  • Skin-conditioning

Known concerns

  • Monascus species can produce citrinin (nephrotoxin) — supplier control essential
  • EU restricts red-yeast/monacolin products in food
  • Sparse cosmetic safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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