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Skin Conditioning

CALAMINTHA OFFICINALIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS 223748-11-6 Updated
63

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Lesser calamint (wild basil) extract used for fragrance and conditioning. Contains pulegone and other monoterpenes that raise mild sensitisation and concentration concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenolic antioxidants
  • Mild antimicrobial
  • Aromatic skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Volatile monoterpenes (pulegone) raise concern at high concentrations
  • Declarable fragrance allergens
  • Possible sensitisation in atopic skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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