Skin Conditioning
ERYTHROXYLUM CATUABA BARK EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Brazilian catuaba bark extract, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient with mild antimicrobial activity. Cosmetic safety data is limited and the genus has variable alkaloid content, so caution is sensible.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antimicrobial alkaloid and tannin content
- Skin conditioning use
- Traditional botanical history
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic safety dossier
- Genus shares family with coca; alkaloid composition variable
- Possible sensitisation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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