Raphanus sativus (Radish) root powder
AKA “Radish Root Powder
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Raphanus sativus (Radish) root powder
AKA: Radish Root Powder
Ingredient · Absorbent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Powder is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84775-94-0
Form
Powder
See origin →
Functions
Absorbent
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Smooths and softens skin
Traditional Use
Ground radish root was used in traditional Asian skincare practices for its enzyme content and purifying properties. Often incorporated into face masks for exfoliation and complexion improvement.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Radish Root-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Lactobacillus/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR