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Fragrance

ORIGANUM CRETIUM HERB OIL

CAS 91722-83-7 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Essential oil from Cretan oregano. Rich in carvacrol and thymol, giving antimicrobial activity but also a real risk of skin irritation and sensitization at typical fragrance levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial
  • Aromatic
  • Antioxidant phenolics

Known concerns

  • Sensitizer
  • Phenolic irritant
  • Mucous membrane irritant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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