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RUBIA CORDIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS 91845-24-8 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Indian madder root extract used as a colorant and skin conditioner. Contains mutagenicity-flagged anthraquinones; SCCS has expressed concern over related Rubia species.

Function

SKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional skin conditioner
  • Anthraquinone pigments
  • Antioxidant content

Known concerns

  • Contains lucidin and rubiadin — anthraquinones with mutagenicity flags
  • EU SCCS has flagged related Rubia tinctorum
  • Limited modern safety data on cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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