Fragrance
PINUS PUMILA TWIG LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Japanese stone pine twig and leaf extract — provides aromatic pine oil components but carries multiple restricted EU fragrance allergens and abietic acid sensitizers, limiting safe-use concentration.
Function
Skin benefits
- Pine essential oil components for fragrance
- Antimicrobial monoterpenes (pinene, limonene)
- Antioxidant phenolics
- Traditional aromatic use
Known concerns
- Contains EU Annex III restricted fragrance allergens (limonene, linalool)
- Abietic acid in pine extracts is a known sensitizer
- Oxidized pine extracts cause contact dermatitis
- Sensitization potential limits use concentration
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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