Monascus refers to a genus of fungi, most notably Monascus purpureus, which is used in traditional Asian cuisine and medicine to produce red yeast rice. In cosmetics, extracts from Monascus are sometimes used for their potential antioxidant properties or as natural colorants. Its primary role is often related to skin conditioning.
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