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Astringent

ACER RUBRUM WOOD EXTRACT

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Red maple wood extract — tannin-rich and mildly astringent. Topical use is benign; the IARC Group 1 wood-dust classification only applies to inhalation, not finished cosmetic products.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTBINDINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Tannin-driven astringent action
  • Antioxidant phenolics
  • Skin-conditioning at low %
  • Sustainable forestry by-product

Known concerns

  • Maple wood dust is IARC Group 1 carcinogen by inhalation only — not topical
  • Tannins can dry skin at higher %
  • Limited cosmetic-specific dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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