ZANTHOXYLUM SCHINIFOLIUM LEAF EXTRACT
Moderate
CAS Number: 97927-05-4
About ZANTHOXYLUM SCHINIFOLIUM LEAF EXTRACT
An extract from Chinese prickly ash leaf, containing alkaloids and furanocoumarins that give it counter-irritant properties but also phototoxic and sensitisation risks.
Detailed Analysis
Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf extract contains furanocoumarins including imperatorin and isoimperatorin which are subject to EU Annex III restrictions under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 when present in cosmetic products. The ingredient carries documented phototoxicity risk due to these compounds, requiring caution in sun-exposed skin applications. Maximum permitted concentrations apply in certain product types.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Traditional counter-irritant and analgesic use
- ✓ Potential antimicrobial activity
- ✓ Skin conditioning in controlled formulations
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Furanocoumarins present - EU Annex III restricted for phototoxicity risk
- ⚠ Phototoxic reactions possible on UV-exposed skin
- ⚠ Potential skin sensitisation from alkaloid content
Safety Score
Moderate
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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