Botanical / exfoliant
PITHECELLOBIUM TENUE WOOD POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Powdered wood from a legume-family tree used as a natural exfoliant and texture agent in cleansers. Limited published safety data but consistent with the broader botanical exfoliant class.
Function
Skin benefits
- Botanical wood powder used as natural exfoliant
- Source of plant tannins and antioxidants
- Provides texture in cleansing formulations
- Plant-sourced alternative to plastic microbeads
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety literature
- Wood powders can mechanically irritate sensitive skin
- Possible allergy to legume-family plants in rare cases
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related botanical / exfoliants
Same plant / compound family
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