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Antioxidant

SCHINOPSIS QUEBRACHO-COLORADO WOOD EXTRACT

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Red quebracho (Schinopsis quebracho-colorado) wood extract — extremely tannin-rich. Strong antioxidant and astringent, but the high tannin load can be drying so it's used at low levels.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • High condensed-tannin antioxidant load
  • Strong astringent for toning
  • Used in tanning and traditional medicine

Known concerns

  • High tannin content can be drying or irritating
  • Not extensively reviewed for cosmetic use
  • Possible Anacardiaceae sensitisation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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