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Skin Conditioning

MUSA BALBISIANA SAP

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Sap tapped from wild banana (Musa balbisiana) pseudostems — a traditional South Asian skincare ingredient delivering polysaccharide hydration and antioxidants. Watch for staining and rare latex-banana cross-allergy.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant phenolics and flavonoids
  • Polysaccharide humectant for skin moisture
  • Trace minerals and amino acids
  • Traditional South Asian skincare use

Known concerns

  • Banana sap can stain skin and fabrics
  • Rare cross-reactivity in latex-allergic users (banana-latex syndrome)
  • Variable composition by harvesting season

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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