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Fragrance

PEUMUS BOLDUS LEAF OIL

CAS 84649-96-7 Updated
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Boldo leaf essential oil — rich in ascaridole, a neurotoxic and hepatotoxic peroxide. EU rules and IFRA effectively prohibit its cosmetic use; this ingredient should not be in any modern cosmetic product.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Historical aromatherapy use only — no recommended modern cosmetic role

Known concerns

  • High ascaridole content — neurotoxic and convulsant
  • Documented hepatotoxicity
  • Restricted under EU cosmetic rules
  • IFRA-prohibited
  • Inadequate cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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