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Fragrance

PIMPINELLA ANISUM FRUIT OIL

CAS 84775-42-8 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Anise essential oil — sweet, licorice scent dominated by trans-anethole with estragole as a minor component. The estragole content is the major reason use levels in cosmetics are kept very low.

Function

FRAGRANCEPERFUMINGFLAVOURING

Skin benefits

  • Distinctive licorice aroma
  • Antimicrobial activity
  • Traditional aromatic use

Known concerns

  • Estragole genotoxicity flag
  • Anethole hormonal-mimic concerns
  • IFRA leave-on caps

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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