Skin Conditioning
ZANTHOXYLUM ZANTHOXYLOIDES BARK EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Senegalese prickly-ash bark extract — a traditional astringent and antimicrobial. Use with awareness because the genus contains photoactive and alkaloid compounds that can sensitize skin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional astringent and antimicrobial bark extract
- Source of alkaloids and aromatic compounds
- Used in cleansing/clarifying formulations
Known concerns
- Zanthoxylum genus contains photoactive furocoumarins and benzophenanthridine alkaloids
- Potential photosensitization on leave-on skin
- Botanical sensitization risk is non-trivial
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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