Fragrance
IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Orris root — an old perfumery favourite with iris irones. Fragrant but a recognised sensitiser for some users.
Iris florentina (orris) root is used in cosmetics and perfumery as a fragrant skin-conditioning ingredient. Key constituents are the irones (alpha-, beta-, gamma-irone) plus flavonoids and isoflavones. Listed in EU CosIng. Iris extracts are documented occasional contact allergens, with case reports in fragranced cosmetics, and the IFRA has guidance on orris butter use levels. No dedicated SCCS safety opinion. Modern dermatology literature is modest but flags it as a potential sensitiser, particularly in leave-on products. Evidence level low for cosmetic-specific data.
Skin benefits
- Characteristic aroma
- Traditional cosmetic heritage
- Mild conditioning
Known concerns
- Documented contact allergens
- Sensitisation potential
- Sparse modern safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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