Skin Conditioning
MAYTENUS SENEGALENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
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 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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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