Skin Conditioning
PTEROCARPUS SOYAUXII WOOD EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
African padauk wood extract — heritage red-wood botanical used for color and skin conditioning. Topical use at cosmetic levels is generally low-risk; the raw wood dust itself is a known occupational sensitizer.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol antioxidants
- Pigment/colorant traditions
- Skin-conditioning use
- Heritage botanical
Known concerns
- Wood dust is a known sensitizer in raw form
- Sparse cosmetic-specific safety data
- Potential staining at high %
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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