Sassafras officinale bark/root extract

Ingredient type:PLANT EXTRACTS

✨ Role: Sassafras officinale extract, derived from the bark or roots, is mainly used for its aromatic and antiseptic properties. Historically, it has been used to enhance the scent of skin products and may also offer some mild cleansing benefits.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: the use of this extract is widely regulated due to the presence of safrole, a substance considered potentially carcinogenic.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based.

✨ Worth knowing: Although traditionally prized, sassafras extract is now rarely used in cosmetics due to safrole safety concerns. It is essential to check the concentration and source if present in a product.

Present in: Rarely found in modern products, but historically used in handcrafted soaps and scented lotions.

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