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Skin Conditioning

MAYTENUS SENEGALENSIS LEAF 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 Maytenus leaf extract from traditional African use. Antioxidant triterpenes give mild anti-inflammatory effects. Limited modern cosmetic toxicology data so used with awareness.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant triterpenes
  • Mild anti-inflammatory effect
  • Traditional African botanical
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Triterpene constituents may irritate
  • Limited modern cosmetic safety data
  • Phytochemical variability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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