Fragrance
HEDEOMA PULEGIOIDES AMERICAN HERB EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
American pennyroyal extract — a folk fragrance herb dominated by pulegone, a hepatotoxic monoterpene with documented severe poisonings and EU restrictions. Avoid in cosmetics with skin-leave-on use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Aromatic minty fragrance contribution
- Traditional folk insect-repellent use
Known concerns
- Pulegone is hepatotoxic and an EU Annex III restricted substance
- Ingestion is documented to cause severe liver toxicity
- Reproductive toxicity concerns
- Use in cosmetic leave-on is heavily disfavoured by regulators
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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