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PRUNUS MUME BRANCH/BUD/LEAF/TWIG WATER

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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

Aromatic botanical water from Japanese plum (ume) branches, buds, leaves and twigs, with a fresh, green scent.

Prunus mume branch/bud/leaf/twig water is the steam distillate from various above-ground parts of the Japanese apricot tree, combining bioactive compounds from multiple plant tissues. The ingredient contains flavonoids, phenolic acids, and trace essential oil components. As a complex botanical extract with no specific EU restrictions, it presents a moderate safety profile. The mixed-source nature may increase variability in allergenicity risk compared to single-source ingredients.

Skin benefits

  • Diverse polyphenol content provides broad-spectrum antioxidant protection
  • Astringent properties from tannin content in woody tissues
  • Traditional use in East Asian skincare for toning and clarifying

Known concerns

  • Multi-source botanical increases potential for variable allergen content
  • May contain residual cyanogenic compounds from kernel tissues in buds

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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