Skin Conditioning
ZANTHOXYLUM AVICENNAE BARK EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Bark extract from a Zanthoxylum (prickly ash) species. Has antimicrobial alkaloids but the genus is also linked to photosensitivity, so it earns a cautious yellow rating.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional warming/circulation botanical
- Contains alkaloids with antimicrobial activity
Known concerns
- Zanthoxylum genus can be photosensitizing
- Furocoumarins possible
- Limited cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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