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Botanical Extract

BRUCEA AMARISSIMA GALL EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Brucea amarissima gall extract — Brucea species are traditional sources of cytotoxic quassinoids (bruceines). Cosmetic safety review is thin; default-down keeps this in orange.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional anti-parasitic and antimicrobial use
  • Source of quassinoids

Known concerns

  • Brucea contains quassinoids (bruceines) with cytotoxic activity
  • Limited cosmetic safety data
  • Bitter principles may irritate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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