FAGUS SYLVATICA BARK EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Good
CAS Number: 85251-65-6
About FAGUS SYLVATICA BARK EXTRACT
Derived from beech, it helps keep skin soft and smooth.
Detailed Analysis
Fagus Sylvatica Bark Extract is obtained from the bark of the European beech tree (Fagus sylvatica L., Fagaceae). Beech bark contains tannins, flavonoids (catechins), lignans, and triterpenes with antioxidant and mild astringent properties. The tree has traditional use in European folk medicine for skin conditions. While not as extensively researched as some other tree bark extracts, it shares the proanthocyanidin-rich profile common to many hardwood barks. CAS: 85251-65-6. Listed in CosIng as a skin conditioning agent with no restrictions.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Antioxidant protection from tannins and flavonoids
- ✓ Skin conditioning and softening
- ✓ Mild astringent properties
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
- ⚠ Tannin content may be drying at high concentrations
- ⚠ Rare potential for contact sensitization
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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