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Fragrance

CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA BARK/BRANCH/LEAF/ROOT OIL EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Whole-tree camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) oil extract — supplies cooling camphor and antimicrobial terpenes but carries fragrance allergens, possible safrole content, and known neurotoxicity at high topical doses. Use with awareness.

Function

FRAGRANCEPERFUMINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Camphor provides cooling sensation
  • Antimicrobial essential oil components
  • Traditional cooling/analgesic use

Known concerns

  • Camphor is neurotoxic at high systemic doses — cosmetic levels are low but topical dose matters
  • Contains safrole in some chemotypes — IARC classifies safrole as possibly carcinogenic
  • Strong fragrance allergen potential
  • Avoid on infants and broken skin
  • Whole-tree (bark/branch/leaf/root) sourcing increases chemotype variability
  • EU restrictions on camphor in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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