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Antioxidant

TECOMA LAPACHO BARK EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Pau d’Arco / lapacho bark extract, traditional in South America. Contains lapachol-type naphthoquinones that can stain skin and raise some genotoxicity concerns. Use with awareness.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant naphthoquinones
  • Mild antimicrobial activity
  • Traditional South American botanical
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Naphthoquinones (lapachol) carry genotoxicity concerns
  • Possible skin irritation and staining
  • Limited modern cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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