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ACORUS GRAMINEUS ROOT/STEM/LUFFA CYLINDRICA FRUIT/CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A blend of grass-leaf sweetflag (Acorus gramineus), luffa fruit, and green tea leaf. Beta-asarone in Acorus is a documented genotoxic carcinogen — well tolerated as a fragrance trace, but warrants caution as an extract concentration.

Function

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Skin benefits

  • Camellia (green tea) catechins for antioxidant action
  • Luffa polysaccharides for hydration
  • Mild fragrance from Acorus essential oils

Known concerns

  • Acorus gramineus contains beta-asarone — IARC-listed possible carcinogen
  • Restricted in food/flavour applications
  • Use in leave-on cosmetics warrants caution

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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