Skin Conditioning
FICUS INDICA BARK
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Bark of the Indian fig — a lesser-studied botanical used for soothing and hydration. Data is thin, so we take a cautious yellow.
Ficus indica bark is a traditional botanical used in skin-conditioning preparations. Its composition includes polysaccharides, tannins, and minor phenolic constituents. The INCI is sometimes conflated with Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) which is a different plant; formulators should confirm the source. EU CosIng lists the entry under skin-conditioning. There are few controlled safety or efficacy studies, so this is largely trust-by-tradition. Tannins can cause mild astringency or dryness in sensitive users. Evidence is low — traditional use plus general botanical safety, not a robust clinical file.
Skin benefits
- Polysaccharide hydration
- Traditional soothing claim
Known concerns
- Sparse cosmetic safety data
- Species-naming ambiguity
- Tannin astringency
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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