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Skin Conditioning

RUBIA YUNNANENSIS EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An extract of Yunnan madder root used for skin conditioning. Related Rubia species contain lucidin, an anthraquinone with documented genotoxicity, so caution is warranted.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional skin-conditioning use
  • Antioxidant anthraquinones
  • Used at low levels in formulas

Known concerns

  • Related Rubia species contain genotoxic lucidin
  • Anthraquinone derivatives flagged for carcinogenic potential in animal studies
  • Limited toxicology specific to R. yunnanensis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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