Skin Conditioning
BURSERA SIMARUBA BARK EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Gumbo-limbo bark extract from a Caribbean tree with antioxidant and antimicrobial resin compounds. Resinous extracts can sensitize, so it sits in cautious yellow with limited cosmetic data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant resins
- Antimicrobial
- Traditional bioactivity
Known concerns
- Resin sensitization potential
- Burseraceae allergen risk
- Limited cosmetic dossier
- Variable resin content
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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