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Fragrance

ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT/SEED OIL

CAS 8007-70-3 / 84650-59-9
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Star anise fruit/seed essential oil — high in trans-anethole with trace estragole. Used as fragrance. Default-down to orange because of estragole carcinogenicity flags.

Function

FRAGRANCEORAL CARETONIC

Skin benefits

  • Sweet anise fragrance
  • Trans-anethole aroma
  • Mild antimicrobial

Known concerns

  • Trans-anethole sensitisation reports
  • Potential trace estragole — IARC 2B carcinogen
  • Possible sensitisation in leave-on
  • Avoid in pregnancy

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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