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Fragrance

CUNILA GALIOIDES FLOWER/LEAF OIL

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Essential oil from a Brazilian mountain-mint (Cunila galioides). Aromatic and antimicrobial, but pulegone-class oils are restricted in many cosmetics for safety.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic essential oil
  • Antimicrobial activity
  • Source of pulegone and menthone-class terpenes

Known concerns

  • Pulegone is hepatotoxic at higher exposure (regulated)
  • Skin sensitisation potential
  • Phototoxicity possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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