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Skin Conditioning

CARPOTROCHE BRASILIENSIS SEED OIL

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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

A seed oil from Carpotroche brasiliensis (Brazilian Achiote-relative) containing chaulmoogric-acid-like fatty acids — historically a leprosy treatment. EU restrictions and thin modern safety data make this a use-with-awareness ingredient.

Function

SKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional Amazonian use for skin conditions
  • Aromatic seed oil
  • Source of chaulmoogric-acid analogues

Known concerns

  • Contains cyclopentenyl fatty acids — historic leprosy-treatment material
  • EU CosIng restrictions apply
  • Limited modern dermatological safety data
  • Possible irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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