Skin Conditioning
ERYTHROXYLUM CATUABA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Catuaba (Erythroxylum) bark extract, traditionally used in Brazil. The Erythroxylum genus is the same as coca and can contain tropane alkaloids; cosmetic data is thin and precautionary.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol antioxidant content
- Traditional botanical use
Known concerns
- Genus contains tropane alkaloids
- Coca-family relationship raises caution
- Sparse cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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