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Fragrance

CORIDOTHYMUS CAPITATUS OIL

CAS 90131-59-2 Updated
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Spanish oregano essential oil, dominated by carvacrol and thymol. Strong antimicrobial but a known skin irritant and fragrance allergen — needs strict use limits in leave-on products.

Function

FLAVOURING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial and antioxidant essential oil
  • Rich in carvacrol and thymol
  • Traditional aromatic use

Known concerns

  • Carvacrol/thymol-rich essential oil — known skin irritation potential
  • Multiple fragrance allergens (limonene, linalool typical)
  • Thymol shows genotoxic activity in some assays
  • IFRA usage limits apply for leave-on products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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