Cobra Saffron (Mesua Ferrea)

COB

6/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

Botanical seed extract from Mesua ferrea (cobra saffron / Ceylon ironwood), used in cosmetics mainly as a skin-conditioning ingredient. Public ingredient databases identify it as Mesua ferrea seed extract, and available literature on the plant’s seed oil suggests it contains lipid fractions and phenolic constituents, but cosmetic-specific functional data are limited. ([incibeauty.com](https://incibeauty.com/en/ingredients/6649-mesua-ferrea-seed-extract?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSoothing

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 8.00

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 91770-26-2

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin6/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone5/10

mature skin5/10

normal skin6/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No specific ingredient incompatibilities are well established in public cosmetic safety sources., For very sensitive skin, avoid pairing with multiple other fragranced botanicals or known irritants in the same formula.

Risks & Warnings

Evidence is limited. As with many botanical extracts, potential risks include individual sensitivity or allergic contact dermatitis, especially in fragranced or complex botanical formulas. Because there is little ingredient-specific safety literature, caution is warranted for highly reactive skin. ([ewg.org](https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/substances/11000-MESUAFERREASEEDEXTRACT?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

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