Fraxinus excelsior wood extract 

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment by restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants.

CAS   84625-28-5 

EC number   283-402-0

The Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior, L.) is a wind-pollinated deciduous forest tree belonging to the Oleaceae family. It is distributed in Asia Minor and Europe.

Altogether, Fraxinus excelsior contains a wide range of chemical components including coumarins, secoiridoids, phenyletanoids, flavonoids and lignans with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, photodynamic damage prevention, liver protection, diuretic and anti-allergic activities.

Safety

Ingredient considered safe.