Skin Conditioning
LEUCOSIDEA SERICEA LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Oldwood (Leucosidea sericea) leaf extract — a Rosaceae African shrub with antimicrobial and antioxidant phenolics, used in traditional skincare. Generally well-tolerated; limited modern cosmetic data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antimicrobial phenolics
- Antioxidant flavonoids
- Ethnobotanical heritage
- Mild conditioning
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic dossier
- Tannins drying at high %
- Allergen profile uncharacterised
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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