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CUMINUM CYMINUM SEED EXTRACT.

Questionable CAS 84775-51-9 / FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING

Cuminum Cyminum Seed Extract demonstrates a wide array of potential benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties. However, its significant regulatory restrictions and documented potential for skin irritation necessitate careful consideration for cosmetic applications.

Summary

Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Antimicrobial Antifungal Skin Conditioning Fragrance Perfuming Potential Skin Brightening Potential Wound Healing

Science

Mechanism of Action

This extract functions through multiple pathways: it acts as an antioxidant by scavenging DPPH, hydroxyl, and superoxide anion radicals; it reduces inflammation by inhibiting NF-κB and specific mitogen-activated protein kinases. It also exhibits antimicrobial and antifungal effects by compromising bacterial cell membranes, impeding efflux pumps, and interfering with quorum sensing and biofilm formation. Furthermore, it may offer skin-whitening effects via concentration-dependent tyrosinase inhibition and melanin production suppression, and supports wound healing by reducing wound size, enhancing contraction, up-regulating collagen and fibroblasts, and decreasing inflammatory cells.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range 10–20%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 In rat studies, wounds demonstrated improved and faster healing by the 10th day after formation.
  2. 02 In rat studies, wounds demonstrated improved and faster healing by the 10th day after formation.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The provided research data does not contain information regarding this ingredient being commonly 'dusted' (used at sub-efficacious concentrations purely for marketing claims) in cosmetic formulations, nor does it specify dusting thresholds or red flag percentages.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

Cuminum Cyminum Seed Extract carries significant safety considerations. It is subject to high use restrictions according to EWG Skin Deep® and is restricted in cosmetics by the EU Cosmetics Directive, with potential limitations on its use, concentration, or manufacturing. Its essential oil components are recognized irritants, and INCIDecoder rates its irritancy as medium.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
No Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Medium
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

While Cuminum Cyminum Seed Extract exhibits diverse beneficial properties, its notable safety restrictions and potential for irritation make its inclusion in precision skincare highly questionable.

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