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Skin Conditioning

ZANTHOXYLUM ZANTHOXYLOIDES BRANCH/LEAF EXTRACT

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

West African satinwood (Zanthoxylum) branch/leaf extract used for aromatic and antimicrobial skin conditioning. Rutaceae phototoxicity flags keep it low-yellow with caveats.

Function

SKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic skin conditioning
  • Antimicrobial alkaloid content
  • Traditional skin remedy

Known concerns

  • Furocoumarins — potential phototoxicity
  • Essential-oil sensitization potential
  • Limited cosmetic safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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