Fragrance
PIMENTA ACRIS LEAF POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Powdered West Indian bay leaf, the source of bay rum. Restricted in EU cosmetics because the plant contains safrole and methyleugenol, both regulated carcinogens with limited or no permitted use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional bay rum aromatic
- Historical use in hair tonics
Known concerns
- Contains safrole — a known carcinogen banned in cosmetics (EU Annex II)
- Restricted in EU Cosmetics Regulation
- Methyleugenol content also restricted
- Skin sensitisation potential
- Phototoxic potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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