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SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT WATER

CAS 84604-15-9
81

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Saw palmetto fruit water — a fatty acid-rich extract from the dwarf palm that conditions skin and hair with anti-inflammatory benefits.

Serenoa serrulata (saw palmetto) fruit water is the steam distillate of saw palmetto berries. It contains fatty acids (lauric, myristic, oleic), phytosterols (beta-sitosterol), and essential oil components. Used primarily in hair care for its anti-androgenic properties, it also has skin-conditioning and anti-inflammatory benefits when applied topically.

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Skin conditioning
  • Rich in fatty acids and phytosterols
  • Antioxidant

Known concerns

  • Contains phytoestrogenic compounds — caution in pregnancy

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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