Skin Conditioning
XIMENIA AMERICANA BARK EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Wild plum (sea-lemon) bark extract — a tannin-rich traditional herbal used for astringent claims. Hydrocyanic glycoside content in the genus drops it to mid-yellow despite long traditional use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Wild plum bark source of tannins and antioxidant phenolics
- Astringent and skin-conditioning effects
- Traditional African/American herbal use
Known concerns
- Ximenia genus contains hydrocyanic-acid glycosides — bark especially
- Tannin content can be drying
- Limited modern cosmetic safety literature
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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