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VIGNA ANGULARIS SEED POWDER

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Brightening and smoothing powder from adzuki beans for an even skin tone

Vigna angularis (adzuki bean) seed powder is derived from a well-established food legume, primarily cultivated in East Asia. It contains proteins, starch, and bioactive peptides. It is not listed on any EU cosmetic restriction annexes and has no significant toxicity or allergenicity concerns documented for topical use. The ingredient is used in natural cosmetics as an exfoliant and skin-conditioning agent, particularly in Asian cosmetic formulations.

Skin benefits

  • Contains proteins and peptides with skin-conditioning benefits
  • Gentle mechanical exfoliation
  • Traditional use in Asian skin-care formulations
  • Starch content may absorb excess sebum

Known concerns

  • Contains proteins that may act as allergens in predisposed individuals
  • Mild allergenicity comparable to other legume-derived ingredients

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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