Skip to content

Fragrance

KUNZEA ERICOIDES BRANCH/LEAF OIL

Updated
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Kanuka essential oil from a New Zealand native shrub, rich in α-pinene and viridiflorol. Has antimicrobial and soothing uses, but oxidation-driven sensitization risk means it needs cautious leave-on use.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANTANTI-SEBUMDEODORANTFRAGRANCEORAL CAREPRESERVATIVEPERFUMINGFLAVOURINGSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUSpH ADJUSTERS

Skin benefits

  • Naturally antimicrobial
  • Anti-inflammatory tradition
  • Aromatic terpene profile

Known concerns

  • Sensitization on oxidation
  • Mandatory EU fragrance labelling
  • Limited modern toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related fragrances

62
2,3,4,4A,5,6,7,8-OCTAHYDRO-2,5,5-TRIMETHYL-2-NAPHTHOL
Fragrance
 62
2,6-DIMETHYLHEPTA-1,5-DIENE
Fragrance
 62
2-ETHYL-5-METHOXY-BICYCLOHEPTANE
Fragrance
 62
2-ISOPROPYL-4-METHYLANISOLE
Fragrance
 62
3,3-DIMETHYL-1,5-DIOXASPIRO-UNDECANE
Fragrance
 62
3,5-DIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-METHYL ACETATE
Fragrance
 62
3,6-DIMETHYL-3-VINYLHEPT-5-EN-2-OL
Fragrance
 62
3,6-NONADIENOL
Fragrance

Check your shelf

Find KUNZEA ERICOIDES BRANCH/LEAF OIL in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains KUNZEA ERICOIDES BRANCH/LEAF OIL and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.