Fragrance
PIMENTA OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
The volatile oil from allspice (pimento) leaves, used as a warming fragrance. High eugenol content is a recognised EU declarable fragrance allergen with documented skin sensitization risk; IFRA limits its use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Aromatic warming character (allspice)
- Mild antimicrobial action
- Traditional aromatherapy use
Known concerns
- High eugenol content — declarable EU fragrance allergen
- Skin sensitization risk
- IFRA usage limits apply
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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