Fragrance
PIMENTA ACRIS LEAF WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A hydrosol of West Indian bay tree leaves (the "bay rum" fragrance plant). Aromatic and traditional; eugenol content is a listed allergen.
Pimenta Acris Leaf Water (CAS 91721-75-4) is the hydrosol of West Indian bay tree (Pimenta racemosa) leaves, famous as the fragrance base of bay rum aftershaves. The aromatic signature is driven by eugenol and related phenolic compounds (methyl eugenol, chavicol), which are EU 26 fragrance allergens (eugenol explicitly listed, methyl eugenol restricted for additional safety reasons). Traditional Caribbean grooming use gives a long human-exposure record but also accounts for the notable allergy frequency in dermatology practice. Use concentrations in cosmetics are typically 1-20% in men's grooming and natural fragrance products.
Skin benefits
- Bay rum tree leaf hydrosol — traditional Caribbean aromatic
- Antimicrobial natural fragrance
- Source of eugenol and related phenols
- Scalp-conditioning traditional use
Known concerns
- Contains eugenol — EU 26 fragrance allergen
- Phenolic compounds can irritate sensitive skin
- Contact-dermatitis case reports with bay rum products
- Variable composition by distillation process
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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