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Fragrance

LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL

CAS 68855-99-2 / 90063-59-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Litsea cubeba (may chang) fruit oil is a citrus-scented essential oil. Used for fragrance, but its high citral makes it a notable allergen with IFRA limits.

Function

FRAGRANCETONICPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Lemon-like aromatic note
  • Antioxidant citral
  • Antimicrobial in formulations

Known concerns

  • High citral content — IFRA-restricted fragrance allergen
  • Skin sensitization risk
  • Photoreactivity in some formulas

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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