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Fragrance

ORIGANUM VULGARE LEAF OIL

CAS 84012-24-8 Updated
44

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Oregano leaf essential oil — potent antimicrobial rich in carvacrol and thymol. These phenols irritate skin and mucous membranes; cosmetic use is restricted to very low concentrations.

Function

FRAGRANCEREFRESHING

Skin benefits

  • Strong antimicrobial activity
  • Carvacrol and thymol antioxidants
  • Aromatic

Known concerns

  • High carvacrol/thymol content irritates skin
  • Mucous-membrane irritant
  • Restricted to very low % in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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