MACLURA POMIFERA SEED OIL
Conditioning Agent
Caution
About MACLURA POMIFERA SEED OIL
An exotic seed oil from the Osage orange tree with limited cosmetic safety data; contains potentially cytotoxic flavonoids and alkaloids that warrant caution in topical formulations.
Detailed Analysis
Maclura pomifera (Osage orange) seed oil contains characteristic flavonoids, alkaloids, and polyphenolic compounds. There is insufficient toxicological data in the public scientific literature for cosmetic safety assessment; IFRA does not provide specific guidance. The oil is not listed in EU Annex II (banned) or Annex III (restricted), but the lack of regulatory evaluation reflects the absence of adequate safety data, making it a candidate for precautionary use at low concentrations.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Contains emollient fatty acids (oleic, linoleic)
- ✓ May have antioxidant properties due to polyphenolic content
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Insufficient toxicological safety data for cosmetic use
- ⚠ Contains potentially cytotoxic natural compounds
- ⚠ Not evaluated by IFRA or EU SCCS
Safety Score
Caution
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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