Skip to content

Humectant

CYNOMORIUM COCCINEUM FLOWER/STEM EXTRACT

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Flower/stem extract from Cynomorium coccineum (Maltese mushroom), a parasitic plant. Functions as a humectant and skin conditioner with antioxidant flavonoids; cosmetic dossier is limited.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Humectant and skin-conditioning function
  • Antioxidant phenolics
  • Studied for elastase inhibition
  • Long traditional medicine use

Known concerns

  • Limited topical CIR/SCCS review
  • Mostly nutraceutical literature
  • Botanical variability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related humectants

70
AMIDINOPROLINE
Humectant
 70
ANHYDROXYLITYL LACTATE
Humectant
 70
ASPERGILLUS/RICE FERMENT
Humectant
 70
BACILLUS/COLOCASIA ESCULENTA ROOT EXTRACT/GLYCERIN FERMENT FILTRATE
Humectant
 70
CALCIUM PHOSPHORYL OLIGOSACCHARIDES
Humectant
 70
CALOTHRIX CRUSTACEA
Humectant
 70
CAMEL MILK
Humectant
 70
CAVIAR VESICLES
Humectant

Same plant / compound family

64
CYNOMORIUM COCCINEUM EXTRACT
Antioxidant

Check your shelf

Find CYNOMORIUM COCCINEUM FLOWER/STEM EXTRACT in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains CYNOMORIUM COCCINEUM FLOWER/STEM EXTRACT and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.