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Humectant

TRAPA JAPONICA PEEL EXTRACT

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Japanese water chestnut peel extract — a food-plant by-product rich in tannin antioxidants and polyphenols. Mild humectant character with a long edible-plant safety record.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenol antioxidants
  • Mild humectant feel
  • Astringent toning
  • Food-grade origin

Known concerns

  • Tannin content can be drying
  • Botanical batch variability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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