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TABEBUIA IMPETIGINOSA BARK EXTRACT

CAS 223748-85-4
65

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 South American botanical with antimicrobial lapachol and antioxidant naphthoquinones. Topical safety record acceptable, but the bioactive class warrants moderate caution.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant naphthoquinone content
  • Antimicrobial lapachol activity
  • Skin-conditioning
  • Traditional South American use

Known concerns

  • Lapachol has documented systemic toxicity at high oral doses
  • Possible contact sensitization
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier
  • Variable batch composition

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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