Skin Conditioning
MELIA AZEDARACH LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A chinaberry leaf/stem extract used in some Asian cosmetics. The whole plant contains neurotoxic limonoids; topical safety depends on careful purification.
Function
Skin benefits
- Marketed antimicrobial polyphenols
- Limited skin conditioning use
Known concerns
- Plant contains tetranortriterpenoid neurotoxins (limonoids)
- Documented systemic toxicity from oral exposure
- Sourcing and standardisation critical
- Possible skin irritation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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