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ALEURITES FORDII BRANCH/FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT

Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Tung tree extract from branches, fruit and leaves. The plant contains tumor-promoting phorbol esters and all parts are toxic if ingested — not appropriate for modern cosmetic use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Historical folk-medicine use for skin conditions

Known concerns

  • All parts of tung tree are toxic if ingested
  • Contains tumor-promoting phorbol esters (12-O-hexadecanoyl-16-hydroxyphorbol-13-acetate)
  • Documented Epstein-Barr virus activation by tung extracts
  • Multi-part raw extract poorly characterized for cosmetic safety
  • Phorbol esters are known irritants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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