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Antioxidant

BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA PERICARP EXTRACT

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An upcycled Brazil-nut shell extract used for antioxidant and astringent effects. Tree-nut allergen risk from the shell is lower than the kernel but not zero — yellow.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenol and tannin antioxidant input
  • Mild astringent skin-conditioning effect
  • Upcycled from Brazil nut shells

Known concerns

  • Brazil-nut allergens are tree-nut proteins — pericarp is lower-risk but not zero
  • Composition varies by extraction
  • Cosmetic safety data is limited

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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