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Conditioning Agent

PINUS THUNBERGII BRANCH/LEAF EXTRACT

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Extract from Japanese black pine branches and needles — rich in polyphenols and terpenes for skin protection.

Pinus Thunbergii Branch/Leaf Extract comes from the branches and needles of Japanese black pine (Pinaceae). CosIng-listed for skin protecting. Pine extracts contain proanthocyanidins, catechins, and terpenes with potent antioxidant activity. Pycnogenol (from a related pine species) is one of the most studied antioxidant supplements. No GHS codes or restrictions. Well-established botanical with extensive traditional use in East Asian skincare.

Function

SKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Skin protecting
  • Rich in proanthocyanidins (antioxidant)
  • Anti-inflammatory potential
  • Traditional pine extract benefits

Known concerns

  • Pine/conifer family — potential for resin-related sensitivity
  • Contains terpenes — may sensitize in susceptible individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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