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ORIGANUM VULGARE FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS 84012-24-8 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Oregano flower extract — strongly antimicrobial thanks to carvacrol and thymol, but those same phenols can irritate skin. Best at low cosmetic levels in rinse-off rather than concentrated leave-on products.

Function

ANTI-SEBUMFRAGRANCEORAL CAREREFRESHING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial carvacrol and thymol
  • Antioxidant phenolic content
  • Astringent and toning
  • Traditional herbal use

Known concerns

  • Carvacrol and thymol are documented skin irritants/sensitizers
  • Possible mucosal irritation
  • Lamiaceae cross-reactivity in herb-allergic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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