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Fragrance

MESUA FERREA BARK/LEAF OIL

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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

Nagkesar (Ceylon ironwood) bark and leaf essential oil — used in traditional Ayurvedic preparations and South Asian perfumery. Modern cosmetic toxicology is very thin, so we keep it cautiously in the Moderate band.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional Ayurvedic use
  • Distinctive woody-herbal scent
  • Mild antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • Very limited modern toxicology
  • Possible sesquiterpene/coumarin content
  • Sensitization risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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