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Fragrance

CUMINUM CYMINUM SEED OIL

CAS 84775-51-9 -- 8014-13-9 Updated
48

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Cumin seed essential oil — a strong, warm spice scent. Its high cuminaldehyde content makes it phototoxic and a skin sensitizer, with IFRA and EU restrictions on use. Worth treating with caution in cosmetics.

Function

FRAGRANCETONICPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Strong warm-spice fragrance
  • Antimicrobial activity
  • Antioxidant terpene content

Known concerns

  • Cuminaldehyde is photosensitizing/phototoxic
  • Aldehyde-driven skin sensitization
  • EU Annex III/IFRA restrictions
  • Risk of allergic dermatitis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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