synthetic musk fragrance
CELESTOLIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Celestolide is a synthetic polycyclic musk used to give a long lasting musky scent in fine fragrance and personal care. PubChem reports no acute GHS hazards, but it is environmentally persistent and under scrutiny.
Skin benefits
- Polycyclic musk fragrance providing long lasting scent
- Substantive on skin and fabrics
- No standalone skincare benefit
Known concerns
- Persistent and bioaccumulative environmental pollutant
- Detected in human breast milk and wastewater
- Endocrine disruption signal in some in vitro studies
- Growing regulatory scrutiny of polycyclic musks
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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