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Antioxidant

TAXAMAIRIN C

CAS 114216-96-5
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A diterpene from Taxus mairei (Chinese yew). Yew plants are broadly toxic and taxamairin-class compounds are studied for bioactivity. No cosmetic safety dossier exists, so use is precautionary.

Skin benefits

  • Possible antioxidant activity in vitro
  • Part of yew polyphenol/diterpene chemistry

Known concerns

  • Taxus genus contains highly toxic alkaloids
  • No cosmetic safety dossier on this molecule
  • Pharmacologically active
  • Niche bioactive

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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