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Botanical bark powder

TABEBUIA AVELLANEDAE BARK POWDER

CAS -
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Pau d'Arco bark powder is a traditional South American botanical used for its antioxidant and antimicrobial naphthoquinones. Limited modern cosmetic safety data, so it is treated cautiously.

Skin benefits

  • Pau d'Arco bark traditionally used for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties
  • Contains naphthoquinones such as lapachol with reported anti-inflammatory activity
  • Adds botanical exfoliating and astringent qualities in formulas

Known concerns

  • Lapachol shows reproductive toxicity in rodent studies at oral doses
  • Limited CIR or SCCS dossier on dermal cosmetic use
  • Variable composition between batches of botanical bark powder

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

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TABEBUIA AVELLANEDAE BARK EXTRACT
Botanical Extract

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