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MACROPIPER EXCELSUM LEAF POWDER

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Safety score · 0–100

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About

Leaf powder from the New Zealand kava pepper, a traditional medicinal plant of the Pacific.

Macropiper excelsum (kawakawa) leaf has been used in traditional Māori medicine for skin conditions, inflammation, and pain relief. It contains alkaloids (notably piperine) and terpenes. Not listed in EU cosmetic Annexes; no specific restrictions apply. Limited toxicological data means it is used at conservative concentrations in cosmetic formulations.

Skin benefits

  • anti-inflammatory
  • analgesic (traditional)
  • skin conditioning
  • traditional Māori botanical

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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