What it is
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract is obtained from the bark of Mimosa tenuiflora, a tree native to Central and South America that is traditionally known by the name tepezcohuite. In skin care and sun care formulas it is used as a conditioning and soothing agent, valued for its content of tannins and other plant polyphenols. It is generally a supporting botanical rather than a primary active.
Safety & warnings
Botanical bark extracts can occasionally provoke sensitivity in individuals reactive to plant materials, so patch testing is reasonable for very sensitive skin. It is not classified as a fragrance allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, extracted from the bark of the Mimosa tenuiflora tree, which grows in Mexico and parts of Central and South America.
History
The bark, known regionally as tepezcohuite, has a long history of traditional topical use in Mexico, which informs its later adoption as a cosmetic botanical; specific modern formulation history is not detailed here.
Questions everyone asks
Where does this extract come from?
It comes from the bark of the Mimosa tenuiflora tree, traditionally known as tepezcohuite, native to Central and South America.
What is it used for in skin care?
It is used as a skin-conditioning and soothing botanical, contributing plant polyphenols to a formula.