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Skin Conditioning

ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT/MYRISTICA FRAGRANS FRUIT/PIMENTA OFFICINALIS FRUIT EXTRACT

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A blend of star anise, nutmeg, and allspice fruit extract used for skin conditioning. Carries eugenol and safrole/myristicin allergen and toxicity concerns and should be used with EU labelling care.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic skin conditioning
  • Antioxidant phenylpropanoids
  • Mild antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • Eugenol from allspice and nutmeg — EU regulated fragrance allergen (must be declared >0.001% leave-on)
  • Safrole/myristicin in nutmeg — neuro/genotoxic constituents in concentrated form
  • Anethole from star anise — sensitiser at high doses
  • Photo and contact dermatitis risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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