Skin Conditioning
TABEBUIA IMPETIGINOSA 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 South American botanical with antimicrobial lapachol and antioxidant naphthoquinones. Topical safety record acceptable, but the bioactive class warrants moderate caution.
Function
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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