Fragrance
CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Steam-distilled water from ylang-ylang flowers — gentler than the pure essential oil but still carries fragrance allergen caveats.
Cananga Odorata Flower Water (CAS 83863-30-3) is the aqueous hydrosol co-produced when ylang-ylang essential oil is steam-distilled from the flowers. It contains trace essential-oil components (linalool, geraniol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, isoeugenol, farnesol) at much lower concentration than the oil itself. These materials are listed EU fragrance allergens under the 26/81 allergen labeling regulation, and IFRA restricts ylang-ylang oil in leave-on use. As a hydrosol, the exposure risk is lower but not zero, especially at high inclusion in leave-on products. No acute toxicity concerns; contact sensitization is the main caveat.
Skin benefits
- Gentle aromatic character
- Low-intensity scenting
- Mild antimicrobial support
- Traditional perfumery use
Known concerns
- Fragrance allergens (linalool, isoeugenol, etc.)
- Contact sensitization risk
- IFRA-restricted essential-oil family
- Caution in sensitive-skin leave-on
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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