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Fragrance

MELALEUCA BRACTEATA LEAF EXTRACT

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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

Black tea-tree (Melaleuca bracteata) leaf extract — chemotypes can be very high in methyl eugenol, an IARC 2B carcinogen and fragrance allergen, dragging this into orange tier.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic terpene antioxidants
  • Antimicrobial in vitro activity
  • Traditional skin-conditioning use

Known concerns

  • Methyl-eugenol-rich chemotype — IARC Group 2B carcinogen
  • Strong fragrance allergens
  • Sensitization risk like related tea-tree species
  • EU IFRA restrictions apply for related actives

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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