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Antimicrobial

MAYTENUS MACROCARPA BARK EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A chuchuhuasi bark extract used in Amazonian ethnobotany — bioactive with triterpene-driven antioxidant and antimicrobial appeal. Not the gentlest pick for sensitive skin given the active chemistry.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Triterpene antioxidants
  • Antimicrobial support
  • Astringent feel

Known concerns

  • Bioactive triterpene loading
  • Possible reactivity
  • Sparse cosmetic dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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