Skin Conditioning
GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS WOOD EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A wood extract from the honey locust tree, used as a niche conditioning botanical. Tannin-rich and mildly astringent, with limited published cosmetic safety data — generally fine at low rinse-off levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Tannin-rich astringent action
- Mild antimicrobial support
- Conditioning effect at low %
Known concerns
- Honey locust contains saponins and triterpenoids that can irritate at higher %
- Sparse cosmetic-specific safety dossier
- Not formally reviewed by SCCS or CIR
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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