plant-derived exosomes
ALLIUM SATIVUM BULB VESICLES
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Nanoscale particles isolated from garlic bulbs, marketed as plant exosomes that deliver antioxidants; promising but underregulated, and garlic itself is a known contact allergen for sensitive users.
Function
Skin benefits
- Garlic-derived extracellular vesicles carry sulfur antioxidants and small RNAs of interest for skin signaling
- Plant-origin biotech alternative to mammalian exosomes
- Reported antimicrobial and antioxidant activity in early studies
Known concerns
- No SCCS or CIR safety assessment for garlic vesicles
- Allium species are documented contact allergens (diallyl disulfide)
- Standardization and stability of vesicle preparations vary by supplier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Same plant / compound family
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