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Fragrance

FERULA ASSA-FOETIDA GUM EXTRACT

CAS 90028-70-9
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Asafoetida gum extract — an aromatic Ferula resin with strong sulfurous odor. Used for fragrance/folk-medicine; sensitization potential and limited cosmetic data make it use-with-awareness.

Function

FRAGRANCEPERFUMINGFLAVOURINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant phenolics
  • Aromatic character
  • Antimicrobial potential

Known concerns

  • Sensitization risk
  • Strong odor
  • Sparse cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related fragrances

Same plant / compound family

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