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Fragrance

CITRUS RETICULATA LEAF OIL

CAS 8008-31-9 / 8014-17-3 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Mandarin leaf (petitgrain) essential oil — fragrant top note rich in limonene and linalool. Smells lovely but is a known allergen and may be phototoxic on sun-exposed skin.

Function

FRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic top note in fragrances
  • Source of natural limonene and other terpenes
  • May provide mild antimicrobial action

Known concerns

  • Limonene and linalool are EU-listed allergens
  • Possible phototoxicity from citrus furocoumarins
  • Skin sensitisation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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