Monascus (Red Yeast Rice) Extract
INCI: MONASCUS EXTRACT
CAS Not individually assigned
Monascus (Red Yeast Rice) Extract is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning; colorant (natural red/orange pigments — monascin, rubropunctatin, ankaflavin)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details
Description
Monascus (Red Yeast Rice) Extract is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.
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