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Antimicrobial

EUGENIA UNIFLORA 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

Pitanga (Brazilian cherry) leaf essential oil — a fragrant Myrtaceae oil with antimicrobial uses. Contains curzerene and other reactive sesquiterpenes that carry meaningful skin sensitization risk; suitable only at carefully limited levels.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • In vitro antimicrobial activity
  • Aromatic fragrance note
  • Traditional ethnobotanical heritage

Known concerns

  • Curzerene-type sesquiterpene reactivity
  • Skin sensitization risk
  • EU fragrance allergens possible
  • Sparse cosmetic toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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