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VIROLA SEBIFERA SEED POWDER.

Avoid CAS - / ABRASIVE

Virola Sebifera Seed Powder functions primarily as an abrasive exfoliant. Its derived oil components may also offer humectant, emollient, and antioxidant benefits for skin conditioning.

Summary

Abrasive Humectant Emollient Antioxidant Skin Conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

The seed powder acts as a physical abrasive for exfoliation. Components from the Virola sebifera plant, particularly its nut oil, are known for humectant, emollient, and antioxidant activities.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • Potential presence of psychoactive alkaloids known in other parts of the Virola sebifera plant, which would be a significant incompatibility for safe cosmetic formulation.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Unknown

No specific safety assessments from CIR or SCCS were found for the seed powder. The plant is known to contain hallucinogenic indole alkaloids, raising significant safety concerns for cosmetic use without data on their absence or safe levels.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Due to insufficient safety data, unknown irritancy and comedogenicity, and the potential presence of psychoactive alkaloids, this ingredient is not recommended for cosmetic use.

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