Fragrance
EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS BUD WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A clove-bud hydrosol — naturally antimicrobial but eugenol-rich, which is a documented EU-labelled allergen. Use sparingly; not ideal for sensitive skin.
Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) bud water is the aqueous distillate of clove buds, carrying residual eugenol, eugenyl acetate, and beta-caryophyllene. Eugenol is an EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III-listed fragrance allergen with mandatory labelling above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off, and a documented contact sensitiser. Clove materials are strongly antimicrobial but are also a well-known cause of perioral and contact dermatitis, particularly at dental/mucosal use. No CIR restriction on the hydrosol specifically, but the class is handled cautiously.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antimicrobial and antioxidant contribution from clove
- Traditional botanical
- Small hydration benefit
Known concerns
- Contains eugenol — EU-labelled fragrance allergen
- Clove-derived materials are potent contact sensitisers
- Not suitable for sensitive or leave-on use at non-trivial levels
- Can irritate mucous membranes
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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