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TRICHOSANTHES KIRILOWII FRUIT POWDER

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Dried and ground Chinese gourd fruit, used in traditional Chinese medicine for skin-clarifying benefits.

Trichosanthes kirilowii (Chinese gourd) fruit powder contains bioactive proteins including trichosanthin, a ribosome-inactivating protein. The EU CosIng database lists Trichosanthes kirilowii extract without a specific restriction, but the presence of potentially bioactive proteins requires careful assessment. Cosmetic-grade material should be processed to inactivate the RIP proteins. No EU Annex restriction applies, but the ingredient is not widely used in EU-market cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Contains triterpenoids with potential anti-inflammatory properties
  • Traditional use suggests skin-soothing effects
  • Contains polysaccharides

Known concerns

  • Contains trichosanthin (ribosome-inactivating protein) which can be toxic if plant material is improperly processed
  • Limited cosmetic safety data available
  • May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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