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Skin Conditioning

PTYCHOPETALUM OLACOIDES BARK EXTRACT

CAS 84929-46-4 Updated
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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 CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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