Skin Conditioning
MORUS BOMBYCIS LEAF/ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Mulberry (Morus bombycis) leaf and root extract — a brightening botanical with kuwanon and oxyresveratrol that inhibit tyrosinase. Generally gentle, but root-bark fractions can irritate; quality matters.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin-brightening kuwanon and oxyresveratrol
- Antioxidant flavonoids
- Tyrosinase inhibition for tone evenness
- Traditional Asian medicinal use
Known concerns
- Root-bark alkaloids can irritate
- Quality varies by plant part used
- Limited modern dermal safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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