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Botanical exfoliant

VIGNA ANGULARIS SEED POWDER

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Adzuki bean (Vigna angularis) seed powder is a traditional Japanese mechanical exfoliant used to slough dead skin. It is generally well tolerated when finely ground but, like any scrub, can over-exfoliate sensitive or inflamed skin.

Skin benefits

  • Traditional gentle mechanical exfoliant (Japanese azuki)
  • Plant-based alternative to plastic microbeads
  • Mild on most skin types when finely milled
  • May absorb excess sebum on oily skin

Known concerns

  • Mechanical scrubs can cause micro-tears on sensitive or acne-prone skin
  • Possible legume protein allergen for highly sensitised users
  • Limited modern toxicology data specific to cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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