INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Bitter Melon Extract
Momordica Charantia Extract is derived from the whole plant of the balsam cucumber (Momordica charantia L., family Cucurbitaceae). It is registered under CAS # 93333-80-3 and EC # 297-050-0. According to CosIng, its recognized functions include astringent, hair conditioning, and skin conditioning.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
—Category
plant-extract● Benefits
The source lists this extract primarily as an astringent and skin conditioning ingredient. No specific clinical benefit claims are provided in the source beyond these functional designations.
astringentskin-conditioning
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