Fragrance
Liquidambar orientalis oil and extract (styrax)
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Styrax oil from Liquidambar orientalis, an old perfumery balsam. EU prohibits both the oil and extract in cosmetics under Annex II due to sensitisation.
Skin benefits
- Historically used in perfumery
Known concerns
- EU Annex II — prohibited in cosmetics
- Strong skin sensitiser
- Do not use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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