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THYMELAEA HIRSUTA LEAF 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

Leaf extract of Mitnan (Thymelaea hirsuta), a North-African shrub. Its botanical family is famous for irritant daphnane diterpenes, so cosmetic use needs strict purification.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • North-African botanical with traditional skin-soothing use
  • Source of flavonoids and tannins
  • Antioxidant activity reported in vitro

Known concerns

  • Genus Thymelaea contains daphnane diterpenes — potent skin irritants and tumour-promoters
  • Daphne/Thymelaea family irritation is well documented
  • Limited cosmetic-grade safety data on Thymelaea hirsuta

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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