Botanical Extract
TABEBUIA AVELLANEDAE BARK EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Pau d'arco bark extract — a traditional South American botanical with naphthoquinone content. Topical use is generally low-risk; deliberate active claims warrant care.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional South American bark extract
- Naphthoquinone (lapachol) antioxidant content
- Mild antimicrobial tradition
Known concerns
- Lapachol has shown anticoagulant and toxicity concerns at high oral doses
- Topical safety data is limited
- Not extensively reviewed by CIR
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related botanical extracts
Same plant / compound family
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