Adzuki Bean

AKA: Azuki bean, Red bean, Vigna angularis
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Adzuki Bean is a cosmetic ingredient.
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Brightens Skin
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Adzuki beans have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and East Asian cuisine for over 2,000 years. They were traditionally used in skincare preparations for their mild exfoliating and skin-purifying properties, particularly in Japanese beauty practices.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR