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Skin Conditioning

SHUNGITE 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 from shungite, a rare carbon-rich mineral containing fullerenes, marketed for antioxidant and skin-conditioning effects. Safety data are sparse and fullerene bioavailability questions are unresolved.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Marketed antioxidant via fullerene content
  • Mineral-derived skin conditioning
  • Used in detox-style cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Limited rigorous safety data
  • Fullerene bioavailability and skin penetration unresolved
  • Unclear long-term tolerance
  • Potential heavy-metal contamination from natural mineral source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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