HARUNGANA MADAGASCARIENSIS EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Moderate
CAS Number: 90045-51-5
About HARUNGANA MADAGASCARIENSIS EXTRACT
An African medicinal plant extract used for skin conditioning — traditionally used for wound healing and skin problems, but limited cosmetic safety data available.
Detailed Analysis
Harungana madagascariensis (Guttiferae/Hypericaceae) is a tropical African tree whose bark and leaves have been used in traditional medicine for skin infections, wounds, and gastrointestinal ailments. The extract contains anthraquinones (harunganin), flavonoids, and xanthones with demonstrated antimicrobial and antioxidant activity in vitro. CAS 90045-51-5. While ethnobotanical use is extensive, formal cosmetic safety assessments (CIR, SCCS) are lacking. Listed in CosIng as a skin conditioning agent without restrictions.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Antimicrobial properties beneficial for blemish-prone skin
- ✓ Antioxidant activity from xanthone and flavonoid content
- ✓ Traditional wound-healing properties
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Limited formal cosmetic safety testing
- ⚠ Contains anthraquinones which may cause skin sensitization in some individuals
- ⚠ Insufficient data on phototoxicity
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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