Botanical Extract
STERCULIA PLATANIFOLIA BRANCH/LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Chinese parasol tree branch/leaf extract — a tropical tree extract with limited toxicological documentation. The Sterculia genus contains cyclopropene fatty acids of toxicological concern.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polysaccharide hydration
- Flavonoid antioxidants
- Traditional East-Asian use
Known concerns
- Cyclopropene fatty acids in genus
- Sparse toxicology data
- Possible alkaloids
- Limited cosmetic dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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