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Botanical ferment active

ALPINIA SPECIOSA LEAF/STEM FERMENT

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Fermented extract of shell ginger leaves and stems, valued for antioxidant and anti-aging support. Used in skincare with moderate efficacy evidence and limited dedicated safety review.

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant phenolics from shell ginger
  • Reported to slow collagen and elastin breakdown
  • Fermentation can increase bioavailability of actives
  • Used in anti-aging skincare

Known concerns

  • Limited public dermatology data for the fermented form
  • Botanical ferments can vary in pH and composition
  • Allergenic terpenes possible from ginger family

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

78
ALPINIA SPECIOSA FLOWER WATER
 70
ALPINIA SPECIOSA FLOWER/ LEAF/SEED/ STEM EXTRACT
Antioxidant
 82
ALPINIA SPECIOSA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM WATER
Botanical water / soothing
 70
ALPINIA SPECIOSA LEAF EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 58
ALPINIA SPECIOSA LEAF OIL
Fragrance
 80
ALPINIA SPECIOSA LEAF WATER
Skin Conditioning

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