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BOBGUNNIA MADAGASCARIENSIS WOOD EXTRACT.

Questionable CAS - / SKIN CONDITIONING

Bobgunnia Madagascariensis Wood Extract is a clinically proven active known for its anti-cellulite and skin firming properties. It also exhibits antioxidant and anti-irritant benefits for the skin.

Summary

Skin Conditioning Anti-cellulite Skin firming Antioxidant Anti-irritant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This extract works by inhibiting lipid incorporation and slowing the formation of new fat cells, thereby reducing visible cellulite. It further enhances caffeine activity and offers antioxidant and anti-irritant support.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

10%

Key findings

  1. 01 A clinical study demonstrated that a 10% solution of Pao Rosa wood extract (SymFit® nat 1750) significantly reduces visible cellulite and firms skin, also enhancing caffeine efficacy (in vivo).

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Synergies

  • caffeine

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Bobgunnia madagascariensis plant is known for its toxic compounds, including saponins and diterpenoids, which can cause severe neurological effects. Crucially, comprehensive safety assessments (CIR, SCCS, FDA) for this specific wood extract in cosmetic applications are currently unavailable, and its toxicity profile is undetermined.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

While clinically proven for anti-cellulite and firming benefits, the profound lack of specific safety data for the cosmetic extract, coupled with the known toxicity of the parent plant, makes its use highly questionable for precision skincare.

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