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Natural preservative (botanical ferment precursor)

RAPHANUS SATIVUS ROOT JUICE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Raphanus sativus (radish) root juice, the basis for fermented Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, is used as a natural preservative and skin-conditioning agent. CIR has concluded radish-root-derived ingredients are safe as used in cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Source of natural antimicrobial peptides used in clean-label preservation
  • Often used to reduce reliance on parabens and phenoxyethanol
  • Generally non-irritating across skin types
  • CIR safety assessment of radish-root-derived ingredients concluded safe as used

Known concerns

  • Antimicrobial efficacy can be weaker than synthetic preservatives
  • Composition varies between suppliers
  • Possible cross-reactivity in cruciferous plant allergy

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

74
RAPHANUS SATIVUS LEAF EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 80
RAPHANUS SATIVUS ROOT EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 82
RAPHANUS SATIVUS ROOT POWDER
Emollient
 80
RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEED EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 82
RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEED OIL
Emollient
 72
RAPHANUS SATIVUS SPROUT EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.