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Fragrance

ARTEMISIA DRACUNCULUS OIL

CAS 90131-45-6 / 8016-88-4 Updated
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Tarragon essential oil — sweet anise-like aroma. Its high estragole (methyl chavicol) content is under EU review for genotoxicity, with IFRA restrictions tightly limiting cosmetic use. A real ingredient to be cautious about.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Distinctive anise-like fragrance
  • Traditional culinary herb
  • Mild antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • High estragole content — under EU genotoxicity review
  • IFRA restrictions on estragole
  • Sensitization potential
  • Use in leave-on tightly limited

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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