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Antioxidant

SCHINUS TEREBINTHIFOLIA SEED EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A Brazilian peppertree seed extract — antioxidant chemistry but in the same plant family as poison ivy, with the seed being more resinous and sensitising than the leaf.

Function

ASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenol antioxidant content
  • Traditional astringent use
  • Some antimicrobial activity in vitro

Known concerns

  • Brazilian peppertree is in the Anacardiaceae (poison-ivy) family
  • Seed contains higher resin content than leaves
  • Documented contact-dermatitis cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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