Colorant

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.

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
INCI
MONASCUS EXTRACT
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026