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Emollient

MACHILUS THUNBERGII SEED OIL

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A seed oil from Machilus thunbergii (Japanese bay) — a lightweight Lauraceae-family emollient used in regional skin-care. Western cosmetic safety data is limited, so it sits in the use-with-awareness Yellow band.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning fatty-acid profile
  • Traditional East Asian use
  • Lightweight emollient feel

Known concerns

  • Limited Western safety literature
  • Possible Lauraceae-family allergen risk
  • Quality varies by source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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