Fragrance
CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA WOOD OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Sugi wood oil — a Japanese cedar wood essential oil with tropolones and sesquiterpenes. Long traditional use is offset by documented occupational allergic dermatitis in cedar workers, which keeps it cautious for cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Distinctive cedar-like aroma
- Antimicrobial sesquiterpene content
- Long traditional Japanese use
Known concerns
- Tropolones may sensitise skin
- Limited modern toxicology dossier
- Documented occupational allergic dermatitis in cedar workers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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