Ptychopetalum Olacoides Bark/Stem Extract
Also known as: muira puama
From a plant known as muira puama | Native to the Amazon rainforest
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What Is Ptychopetalum Olacoides Bark/Stem Extract?
Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract comes from a plant commonly known as muira puama that is native to the Amazon rainforest.
While parts of muira puama have been used as part of medicinal practices for centuries (primarily to treat sexual disorders), there is not yet a breadth of independent research on its impact as a topical treatment. Since it is plant-based, it can be presumed to exert antioxidant properties due to its polyphenolic content.
The official INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetics Ingredients) function listed for Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract is skin conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps skin look and feel smoother.
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CoSmile Europe, Website, Accessed October 2025 []
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CosIng, Website, Accessed October 2025 []
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SpecialChem, Website, Accessed October 2025 []
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