Skin Conditioning
PTYCHOPETALUM OLACOIDES BARK EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) bark extract — the classic Amazonian "potency wood" with adaptogenic heritage. Mildly bioactive at cosmetic levels with a benign topical record.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol and saponin antioxidants
- Adaptogenic phytochemistry
- Mild skin-conditioning effect
Known concerns
- Saponin content can mildly irritate at high %
- Sparse cosmetic-specific safety data
- Limited human efficacy evidence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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