Schima Wallichii Bark Extract

INCI: SCHIMA WALLICHII BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (botanical extract)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant (tannin-rich bark extract from *Schima wallichii*, Theaceae family)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Very limited toxicological data in cosmetic context; traditional ethnobotanical use but sparse modern safety dossier; saponin content may cause irritation โ€” patch testing recommended

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schima Wallichii Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Very limited toxicological data in cosmetic context; traditional ethnobotanical use but sparse modern safety dossier; saponin content may cause irritation โ€” patch testing recommended The EU classifies Schima Wallichii Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Schima Wallichii Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Schima Wallichii Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Schima Wallichii Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Schima Wallichii Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant (tannin-rich bark extract from *Schima wallichii*, Theaceae family). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (botanical extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Schima Wallichii Bark Extract?

adequate 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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