Morus Bombycis (Mulberry) Root Extract

MOR

8/10

Concern level

High concern

Botanical extract obtained from the roots of Morus bombycis (Japanese mulberry). In cosmetics it is used mainly as a skin-conditioning and skin-soothing support ingredient, often valued for antioxidant and brightening-oriented phytochemicals such as polyphenols and arbutin-like constituents. It is typically found in low-percentage leave-on products and is not a primary active with a fixed standardized chemistry.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

BrighteningSoothing

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin7/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No well-established direct incompatibilities are documented. Because it is a botanical extract, combine cautiously with other highly sensitizing actives in very reactive-skin formulas.

Risks & Warnings

Generally low risk in topical cosmetics, but botanical extracts can still cause rare irritation or allergic contact reactions, especially in very sensitive users. Because composition varies by extraction method and plant material, efficacy and tolerability are not fully standardized. If the source material is contaminated or poorly purified, impurities may increase irritation risk.

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