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Polyphenol botanical ester

CAFFEIC/COCO/COUMARIC/MANGOSTEEN PERICARP ESTERS

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Cocoyl ester complex of caffeic and coumaric acids with mangosteen pericarp polyphenols. Antioxidant active without dedicated review; class analogy supports moderate confidence in safety.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Combines caffeic and coumaric acid moieties known for antioxidant activity
  • Mangosteen pericarp contributes xanthone polyphenols with documented antioxidant claims
  • Coco-derived fatty chain provides lipophilic compatibility with skin lipids

Known concerns

  • Hydroxycinnamate esters can be photoreactive in some formulations
  • Botanical mangosteen pericarp may carry pesticide residues if not purified
  • Coumaric derivatives have documented contact allergy potential in fragranced products
  • No specific SCCS or CIR opinion identified for this ester complex

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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