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Skin Conditioning

ZANTHOXYLUM BUNGEANUM BARK/FRUIT/FLOWER/STALK EXTRACT

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Sichuan pepper extract — the plant behind the famous tingling spice. In skincare it brings antioxidant flavonoids but also pungent sanshools that can cause sensation; generally fine in rinse-off, less so leave-on at high levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional warming/soothing actives
  • Mild antimicrobial polyphenols
  • Antioxidant flavonoids

Known concerns

  • Contains hydroxy-alpha-sanshool — produces tingling/numbness
  • Rutaceae family phototoxicity risk in some species
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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