Skin Conditioning
ACORUS GRAMINEUS ROOT/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Asian sweet flag (Japanese variety) root/stem extract — traditional botanical. Acorus species can contain beta-asarone, a genotoxic compound restricted in foods, so cosmetic use needs careful sourcing.
Function
Skin benefits
- Aromatic
- Antimicrobial
- Traditional botanical
Known concerns
- Beta-asarone genotoxicity in genus
- Species/source control critical
- Sensitization potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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