Skin Conditioning
FOENICULUM VULGARE FLOWER/LEAF/STALK POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ground fennel flower/leaf/stalk powder. Familiar culinary plant but carries estragole and photosensitizing-furocoumarin flags at ingredient level.
Foeniculum vulgare flower/leaf/stalk powder is a ground aerial-part preparation of common fennel, an Apiaceae (carrot-family) plant long used in food, herbal medicine, and cosmetics. Fennel aerial parts contain anethole, estragole, fenchone, and low levels of furocoumarins. Estragole is a known genotoxic/carcinogenic constituent of several culinary herbs — EMA has issued opinions limiting oral exposure from herbal products. Topical risk is much lower than oral, but cosmetic-specific evaluations are limited. Aerial parts typically carry lower estragole than seed oil. Mild photosensitization potential from furocoumarins exists but is small at ingredient levels.
Skin benefits
- Fennel plant material — contains anethole and flavonoid antioxidants
- Culinary-history botanical
- Mild aromatic/conditioning feel
Known concerns
- Fennel is Apiaceae family — photosensitizing furocoumarins possible in aerial parts
- Estragole (a naturally occurring fennel constituent) is genotoxic at high doses
- Aerial-part concentration of estragole is lower than seed oil but non-zero
- Limited modern cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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