Common Name(s): Pseudotsuga menziesii wood extract,cosmetic active ingredient,established formulation function
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Pseudotsuga menziesii wood extract delivers its characteristic primary cosmetic function โ whether active skin conditioning, antioxidant protection, antimicrobial preservation, rheological control, or sensory enhancement โ contributing measurable formulation value at its recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Formulators select pseudotsuga menziesii wood extract for its specific functional chemistry that provides the required outcome in their formulation โ skin bioactivity, stability contribution, or consumer experience โ supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Pseudotsuga menziesii wood extract works through the fundamental chemical and biological mechanisms of its molecular class. its physicochemical properties (molecular weight, logp, pka, functional groups) determine interactions with skin proteins, lipid membranes, formulation matrices, and biological receptors โ mechanism detailed in peer-reviewed cosmetic chemistry literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Pseudotsuga menziesii wood extract has been assessed within the cosmetic ingredient regulatory framework. at standard concentrations it delivers documented functional benefit with an established safety profile based on toxicological and clinical evidence reviewed by cosing (eu), cir (usa), and relevant regulatory bodies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,pseudotsuga menziesii wood extract technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12