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Antioxidant

PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Japanese plum (ume) fruit extract — a food-grade botanical packed with polyphenols and organic acids. Generally safe and skin-friendly, with only mild fruit-acid caveats.

Function

HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Rich in organic acids and polyphenols
  • Mild astringent and antioxidant
  • Long food-grade history (umeboshi)

Known concerns

  • Pit/seed of Prunus contains cyanogenic glycosides — fruit flesh fine
  • Mild fruit-acid irritation possible
  • Variable composition

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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