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Skin Conditioning

ZANTHOXYLUM AVICENNAE BARK EXTRACT

CAS 102242-62-6
60

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 CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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