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CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA WATER

CAS 91745-97-0
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An aromatic water from hinoki cypress used for its soothing and antimicrobial properties in Japanese skincare traditions.

Chamaecyparis obtusa (hinoki false cypress) water is obtained by steam distillation of the plant's wood and foliage. It contains alpha-pinene, cedrol, and other terpenoid compounds. The ingredient is used as a fragrance component and skin conditioning agent. It is not subject to specific EU restrictions under Regulation 1223/2009, though like many essential oil-bearing plants, it may contain compounds requiring allergen declaration. Limited human clinical safety data exists for this specific extract.

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial properties
  • Soothing sensation
  • Fragrance component
  • Astringent properties

Known concerns

  • Contains fragrance allergens requiring IFRA declaration
  • Limited clinical safety data
  • Potential photosensitivity from terpene content

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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