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Fragrance

BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA LEAF EXTRACT

CAS 84775-80-4 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Lemon myrtle leaf extract — rich in citral, a known EU fragrance allergen. Antimicrobial and aromatic, but concentrated forms cause skin damage and must be used at very low levels.

Function

ASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lemon myrtle leaf — antimicrobial and aromatic
  • Source of citral (geranial/neral)
  • Antioxidant
  • Natural fragrance ingredient

Known concerns

  • Citral is a known fragrance allergen (EU 26 allergen list)
  • Concentrated oil causes skin irritation and cellular damage
  • Phototoxic potential at high concentrations
  • Should be used at low (≤1%) levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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