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Fragrance

ORIGANUM HERACLEOTICUM FLOWER OIL

CAS 91721-63-0 Updated
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Greek oregano flower oil — a powerful antimicrobial essential oil rich in carvacrol and thymol. Highly irritating; only use diluted and in rinse-off or low-% leave-on.

Function

FRAGRANCEREFRESHING

Skin benefits

  • Strong antimicrobial (carvacrol/thymol)
  • Aromatic essential oil
  • Used at low % as natural preservative

Known concerns

  • High dermal-irritation potential
  • Skin-sensitizer and contact-dermatitis risk
  • Avoid neat or in leave-on at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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