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Botanical Extract

TABEBUIA AVELLANEDAE BARK EXTRACT

60

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

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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