CARYOPHYLLENE ALCOHOL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Caryophyllene Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Caryophyllene Alcohol is a sesquiterpene alcohol found in essential oils such as clove oil and copaiba oil, used as a fragrance ingredient and skin-conditioning agent. Caryophyllene and its derivatives are potential contact allergens and are regulated by IFRA/RIFM guidelines adopted in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Cross-reactivity with other caryophyllene derivatives is possible.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance component
- Anti-inflammatory properties from caryophyllene
- Skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Potential contact allergen
- IFRA/RIFM regulated fragrance ingredient
- Cross-reactivity possible with other sesquiterpenes
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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