Monascus/Dioscorea Japonica Root Ferment
INCI: MONASCUS/DIOSCOREA JAPONICA ROOT FERMENT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Standard Monascus concerns; Dioscorea japonica (Japanese yam / Yama-no-Imo) contains diosgenin, a steroidal sapogenin - formulators should verify that fermentation does not concentrate diosgenin to irritating levels. One of the few Monascus ferments with an explicitly listed antimicrobial function, suggesting the fermentation of Japanese yam root generates metabolites with preservative-boosting potential
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monascus/Dioscorea Japonica Root Ferment safe in cosmetics?
Standard Monascus concerns; Dioscorea japonica (Japanese yam / Yama-no-Imo) contains diosgenin, a steroidal sapogenin - formulators should verify that fermentation does not concentrate diosgenin to irritating levels. One of the few Monascus ferments with an explicitly listed antimicrobial function, suggesting the fermentation of Japanese yam root generates metabolites with preservative-boosting potential The EU classifies Monascus/Dioscorea Japonica Root Ferment as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Monascus/Dioscorea Japonica Root Ferment allowed in the EU?
Monascus/Dioscorea Japonica Root Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Monascus/Dioscorea Japonica Root Ferment do in cosmetics?
Monascus/Dioscorea Japonica Root Ferment functions as: Antimicrobial, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Monascus/Dioscorea Japonica Root Ferment?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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