Fragrance
MINTHOSTACHYS MOLLIS BRANCH/LEAF OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A South American "muna" essential oil. Antimicrobial benefits are offset by published rat-toxicity data showing liver effects — warrants caution in cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antimicrobial activity
Known concerns
- Hepatotoxicity in rodent studies
- Limited cosmetic safety review
- Possible skin sensitization
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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