MELON FRUIT EXTRACT
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Function/use(s): Skin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous; SOOTHING
About MELON FRUIT EXTRACT: Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the melon, Cucumis melo.
Synonym(s): CUCUMIS MELO (MELON) FRUIT EXTRACT, CUCUMIS MELO EXTRACT; EXTRACT OF CUCUMIS MELO; EXTRACT OF MUSKMELON; HONEYDEW EXTRACT; MELON EXTRACT; MUSKMELON EXTRACT; MELON (PLANT) , EXT.
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| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel |
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| 21 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical
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