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PHYTELEPHAS AEQUATORIALIS SEED POWDER

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Gentle powder from Phytelephas palm seeds — nourishing and skin-conditioning

Phytelephas aequatorialis seed powder is obtained from the seeds of a palm native to Ecuador. The seeds (known as tagua or vegetable ivory) have been used traditionally as food and in crafts. Cosmetic use is less documented. It is not listed on any EU restriction annexes. The limited data on international cosmetic use and safety testing results in a lower safety score compared to better-documented seed powders.

Skin benefits

  • Provides mechanical exfoliation
  • Contains starches and fatty acids
  • Traditional use in South American skin-care

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety documentation
  • Understudied for topical application
  • Not widely used in EU cosmetic formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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