Skin Conditioning
ZANTHOXYLUM PIPERITUM FRUIT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Japanese pepper (sansho) fruit extract — pungent Rutaceae botanical with sanshool tingle and antioxidant flavonoids. Sensory bioactives mean low-% cosmetic use only.
Function
Skin benefits
- Sanshool tingle/warming effect
- Antioxidant flavonoids
- Aromatic skin-conditioning
Known concerns
- Sanshools are pungent — irritation and tingling possible
- Citrus-family furocoumarin caveat
- Use only at low % in leave-on
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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