Fragrance
FOENICULUM VULGARE CAPILLACEUM FRUIT OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Sweet fennel essential oil — fragrant and aromatic, but its anethole and estragole content (the latter IARC 2B) means concentration limits and chemotype matter. EU Annex III restrictions apply.
Function
Skin benefits
- Sweet anise-like fragrance
- Aromatic perfumery use
- Traditional culinary heritage
Known concerns
- High trans-anethole content — endocrine activity flag
- Estragole content varies by chemotype — IARC 2B for estragole
- EU Annex III concentration restrictions
- Fragrance allergen labelling
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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