FAGUS SYLVATICA SHELL EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Good
CAS Number: 85251-65-6
About FAGUS SYLVATICA SHELL EXTRACT
European beech wood or shell extract used for skin conditioning, containing bioactive lignans, polyphenols, and hemicellulose-derived oligosaccharides. Beech bark has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine.
Detailed Analysis
Fagus sylvatica (European beech) shell extract contains bioactive compounds including lignans (pinoresinol, syringaresinol), ellagic acid derivatives, and hemicellulose oligosaccharides. Beeech wood-derived ingredients have been studied for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. The EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 does not list this ingredient in any restriction annex. The absence of specific regulatory concerns, combined with the use of the shell/nut portion rather than leaves or bark, contributes to the favorable 87 score for this cosmetic ingredient.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Skin conditioning
- ✓ Antioxidant support from lignans and polyphenols
- ✓ Anti-inflammatory activity
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Contains tannins that may cause mild irritation at high concentrations
- ⚠ Limited direct cosmetic clinical testing
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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