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Fragrance

CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA WOOD OIL

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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

Camphor-tree wood essential oil — a strongly aromatic ingredient with cooling and antimicrobial use. Contains neurotoxic camphor and possibly safrole; not for infants and used only at very low %.

Function

FRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatherapy
  • Cooling sensation
  • Antimicrobial

Known concerns

  • Camphor neurotoxicity at high dose
  • Possible safrole (IARC 2B carcinogen)
  • Skin irritation
  • Not for infants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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