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Fragrance

MINTHOSTACHYS MOLLIS BRANCH/LEAF OIL

38

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

FRAGRANCEFLAVOURING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • Hepatotoxicity in rodent studies
  • Limited cosmetic safety review
  • Possible skin sensitization

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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