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Botanical Extract

KHAYA SENEGALENSIS WOOD EXTRACT

62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

African mahogany wood extract — contains bitter limonoids with antimicrobial activity. Limited cosmetic data and the limonoid-class warrants moderate caution.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Limonoid antioxidant compounds
  • Traditional skin-conditioning use
  • Mild antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • Limonoids show some hepatotoxic activity at high doses
  • Limited cosmetic toxicology
  • Possible Meliaceae sensitization

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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