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Fragrance

CROTON GREWIOIDES FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL

45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A Croton species essential oil. The genus is best known for tumor-promoting phorbol esters in croton seed oil; while the volatile flower/leaf/stem oil contains different chemistry, genus-level caution applies.

Function

FRAGRANCEPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic value in regional perfumery
  • Traditional use in Brazilian aromatherapy
  • Some antimicrobial monoterpenes

Known concerns

  • Croton genus contains tumor-promoting phorbol esters
  • Methyl eugenol and (E)-anethole content can sensitize
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier
  • Possible irritation/sensitization at modest %
  • Caution warranted given genus-level toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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