Skin Conditioning
PERILLA OCYMOIDES LEAF WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Perilla leaf water (alternate species name for P. frutescens) — shares the perillaldehyde allergen profile, so same Annex III labelling caveats apply.
Perilla ocymoides is botanically a synonym for Perilla frutescens; the leaf waters are functionally identical. The key constituent of cosmetic relevance is perillaldehyde, listed under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III as a fragrance allergen requiring labelling above the threshold. SCCS guidance on sensitisation applies. As a steam-distilled leaf water, allergen concentrations are lower than in the essential oil, but use-level monitoring is still needed. No Annex II prohibition applies.
Skin benefits
- Fresh herbal aroma
- Traditional Asian skincare ingredient
- Mild antioxidant traces
Known concerns
- Perillaldehyde is an Annex III fragrance allergen
- Labelling threshold applies
- Sensitisation risk in reactive skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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