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Fragrance

EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS OIL

Updated
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Clove essential oil — strongly aromatic and antimicrobial thanks to eugenol. A known skin sensitizer with IFRA limits; not a casual leave-on ingredient.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial eugenol content
  • Traditional oral-care use
  • Aromatic flavor and fragrance

Known concerns

  • High eugenol content — EU declarable allergen
  • Skin sensitizer at >0.5%
  • Mucosal/oral irritation
  • IFRA restrictions on leave-on use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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