Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
What Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract is & what it does
Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract is a botanical extract from the bark of the African mahogany tree. In cosmetics it is generally used as a skin-conditioning and soothing agent, with traditional use of the plant in West African botanical practice. It is a less common ingredient and is not a UV filter. No specific concerns are flagged for it at the listed use level.
What is Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract?
Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract is a botanical extract from the bark of the African mahogany tree. In cosmetics it is generally used as a skin-conditioning, soothing agent.
What does Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract do in skincare?
It is typically added to help condition and soothe the skin in leave-on products. It is a less common botanical and is not a UV filter, so it provides no sun protection.
Is Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it at the listed use level. As with any botanical, a patch test is sensible for sensitive skin.
Sunscreens with Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Kojie san Sunblock SPF 50 Pa+++ Face Broad Spectrum Protection
60/100
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Kojie san Body Lightening Lotion With SPF 25
58/100
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MINCER Pharma Contour Architect Reconstructor Day Cream SPF 15
46/100