Skin Conditioning
ZANTHOXYLUM ZANTHOXYLOIDES BRANCH/LEAF EXTRACT
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 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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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