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Fragrance

OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM HERB EXTRACT

CAS 91770-38-6
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

African basil (Ocimum gratissimum) herb extract. The natural oil is eugenol-rich and may contain trace methyleugenol — an IARC 2B compound restricted in EU cosmetics — pushing the rating to orange.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial eugenol-rich aroma
  • Antioxidant phenolics
  • Traditional African and Ayurvedic skin-care use

Known concerns

  • Eugenol is an EU Annex III labelled fragrance allergen
  • Possible methyleugenol contamination — IARC 2B / EU Annex II
  • Geraniol additional allergen
  • Sensitization risk in leave-on
  • Potential phototoxicity at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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