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Antioxidant

RUBIA CORDIFOLIA STEM EXTRACT

CAS 91845-24-8 Updated
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Indian madder (Rubia cordifolia) stem extract — a traditional Ayurvedic dye and skin tonic. Anthraquinones drive antioxidant effects but are flagged for genotoxic potential, so cosmetic use stays conservative.

Function

HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Anthraquinone antioxidants
  • Traditional Ayurvedic skin tonic
  • Natural red colourant

Known concerns

  • Anthraquinones flagged for genotoxic potential
  • EFSA noted concerns for related Rubia tinctorum
  • Staining of skin and textiles
  • Default-down for genotoxic constituent class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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