Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
A bark plant extract. It helps refine the look of pores and reduce sebum. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A plant extract. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract (INCI: Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract) comes from an African tree and supplies alkaloids and polyphenols. In cosmetics it serves as a conditioning ingredient in products for oily skin, where it is credited with a mattifying effect and visual pore refinement. On efficacy: a few brand studies hint at reduced sebum and apparent pore size, usually paired with oleanolic extract. The signal is modest and manufacturer-dependent, so it is better seen as a supporting ingredient within a routine rather than a sebum regulator on par with niacinamide or retinoids. Applied topically it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding without concern. Tolerance is good: irritation and allergy are low, suitable for sensitive skin. Most people show no reaction at usual cosmetic doses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract safe during pregnancy?
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract for?
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
A bark plant extract.
What's the INCI name for Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract?
The INCI name is Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract. It may also appear as: African Yellow Wood Bark Extract.
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