Safety Guide
Evidence-based safety information for using Spilanthol for acne-prone skin.
Spilanthol is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin and is not known to clog pores.
Spilanthol is the bioactive alkaloid extracted from Acmella oleracea (paracress, also known as jambu in Brazil) — a flowering plant used in Brazilian, Indian, and Southeast Asian traditional medicine. The molecule has demonstrated muscle-relaxant properties when applied topically, leading to its positioning as a 'natural botox alternative' in modern cosmetic formulations. Clinical evidence is emerging but still developing.
Evidence Rating
Category
anti aging
What It Does
No specific health considerations documented for this ingredient.
Flip side
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