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Skin Conditioning

MORUS BOMBYCIS LEAF/ROOT 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

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

ASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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