Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
- pharma
Schisandra chinensis fruit oil
CAS 223748-53-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Schisandra chinensis fruit oil in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Schisandra chinensis callus extract”.
Also known as Schisandra chinensis callus extract · Schisandra chinensis fruit · Schisandra chinensis fruit extract · Schisandra chinensis fruit powder · Schisandra chinensis fruit water · Schisandra chinensis seed extract
Show all 22 names
Schisandra chinensis, ext. · Bei wu wei zi oil · Bei wu wei zi water · Kadsura chinensis fruit oil · Kadsura chinensis fruit water · Magnolia-vine fruit oil · Magnolia-vine fruit water · Maximowiczia amurensis fruit oil · Maximowiczia amurensis fruit water · Maximowiczia chinensis fruit oil · Maximowiczia chinensis fruit water · Nothern schisandra fruit oil · Nothern schisandra fruit water · Schizandra chinensis fruit water · Wu wei zi fruit oil · Wu wei zi fruit water
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, a hair conditioner and a skin protectant. Schisandra Chinensis Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Schisandra chinensis grown in culture, Schisandraceae .
- Skin conditioning
- Hair conditioning
- Skin protecting
- Fragrance
- Humectant
- Conditioner
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Schisandra chinensis fruit oil appears in these published regulatory listings.
- In marketed US drugs
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive7 entries
- Schisandra Chinensis Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Schisandra chinensis grown in culture, Schisandraceae .Source →
- Schisandra Chinensis Fruit is the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.Source →
- Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.Source →
- Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Oil is the volatile oil derived from the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.Source →
- Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.Source →
- Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.Source →
- Schisandra Chinensis Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 active drug products and 7 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 active drug products and 7 total products.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Schisandra chinensis fruit oil. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Schisandra chinensis fruit oil yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2019-12-20
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA National Drug Code Directory
regulatory · updated 2029-02-23
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often FDA National Drug Code directory has listed Schisandra chinensis fruit oil in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
7
Typical roles
Skin conditioningHair conditioningSkin protectingFragranceHumectantConditioner
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Schisandra chinensis fruit oil are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Schisandra chinensis fruit oil; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
