Khaya senegalensis bark extract

Khaya senegalensis bark extract

AKA “African mahogany bark extract, Khaya extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Khaya senegalensis bark extract

AKA: African mahogany bark extract, Khaya extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Support

Extract

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A protective bark extract from the mahogany tree, traditionally used in West African skincare to help shield and strengthen skin.

Family

Meliaceae (Mahogany family)

Plant Part

Bark

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Seasonally dry tropical

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Protecting

Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Nourishes & Protects

Traditional Use

The African mahogany tree's bark has been used in traditional West African medicine for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial purposes. Modern extracts are developed to harness its historical use for soothing skin conditions.