Athrixia phylicoides Leaf Extract
INCI: ATHRIXIA PHYLICOIDES LEAF EXTRACT
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Regarded as low-risk. Supplier data reports non-irritant status; COSMOS approved. Rich in phenolic compounds (flavonoids, polyphenols), with antioxidant activity exceeding most commercial teas except green tea. Clinically tested for pore-size reduction; traditional South African ("bush tea") use for wound bathing, acne, and skin blemishes; active components include 5-hydroxy-6,7,8,3′,4′,5′-hexamethoxyflavon-3-ol, linoleic acid, p-coumaric acid, caffeic acid, and chlorogenic acid; also possess...
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Is Athrixia phylicoides Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Regarded as low-risk. Supplier data reports non-irritant status; COSMOS approved. Rich in phenolic compounds (flavonoids, polyphenols), with antioxidant activity exceeding most commercial teas except green tea. Clinically tested for pore-size reduction; traditional South African ("bush tea") use for wound bathing, acne, and skin blemishes; active components include 5-hydroxy-6,7,8,3′,4′,5′-hexamethoxyflavon-3-ol, linoleic acid, p-coumaric acid, caffeic acid, and chlorogenic acid; also possess... The EU classifies Athrixia phylicoides Leaf Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Athrixia phylicoides Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Athrixia phylicoides Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Athrixia phylicoides Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Athrixia phylicoides Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (botanical extract; no single CAS registered).
What is the Margin of Safety for Athrixia phylicoides Leaf Extract?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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