Antioxidant
MYRSINE AFRICANA LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An African boxwood leaf extract — phenolic and embelin-class compounds give antioxidant and antimicrobial character. Bioactive enough to warrant yellow rather than the default green for benign leaf extracts.
Function
Skin benefits
- Phenolic antioxidants
- Antimicrobial support
- Skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Embelin/benzoquinone compounds
- Possible plant allergy
- Sparse cosmetic dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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