ZANTHOXYLUM BUNGEANUM BARK/FRUIT/FLOWER/STALK EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Moderate
About ZANTHOXYLUM BUNGEANUM BARK/FRUIT/FLOWER/STALK EXTRACT
A Sichuan pepper extract used in traditional Chinese medicine that provides a tingling sensation and may have antimicrobial properties.
Detailed Analysis
Zanthoxylum bungeanum contains alkaloids including alpha-terpineol and sanshools. Under EU cosmetics regulation it is not specifically restricted in Annex III. The sanshool compounds can cause significant oral tingling/paresthesia and may cause irritation if applied at high concentrations to broken skin. Use in intact skin at normal cosmetic doses is considered safe.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Conditions and tones skin
- ✓ Traditional warming/tingling sensation
- ✓ Antimicrobial properties
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Sanshool compounds may cause tingling/irritation on broken or sensitive skin
- ⚠ Potential oral/perioral irritation at high concentrations
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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