HAVARDIA MEXICANA BARK EXTRACT
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About HAVARDIA MEXICANA BARK EXTRACT
A bark extract from a Mexican leguminous tree used as a skin conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
Detailed Analysis
Havardia mexicana (formerly Calliandra mexicana) is a Fabaceae family tree native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. The bark extract is used in traditional medicine and cosmetics. There are no specific EU regulatory restrictions on this ingredient, though it should be used within established safety margins given limited toxicological data for cosmetic use.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Skin conditioning
- ✓ Traditional astringent use
- ✓ Potential antimicrobial properties
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Limited toxicological data for cosmetic use
- ⚠ May contain tannins that could cause irritation at high concentrations
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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