Fragrance
ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Angelica root essential oil — strongly phototoxic from psoralens (furanocoumarins). Restricted in EU leave-on cosmetics. Sensitization risk is real; only a tiny fragrance dose is tolerable.
Function
Skin benefits
- Distinctive musky-spicy fragrance note
Known concerns
- Phototoxic furanocoumarins (psoralens)
- EU restricted in leave-on per IFRA Annex
- Skin sensitization at common use levels
- Cross-reactivity with other Apiaceae extracts
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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