Fragrance
Tagetes erecta flower extract, Tagetes erecta flower oil
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flower extract and oil. EU-banned in cosmetics since 2019 because of phototoxic compounds; if you see this on a label sold in the EU, it is non-compliant.
Skin benefits
- Historically used as a yellow pigment and fragrance plant
Known concerns
- EU Annex II prohibited in cosmetic products since August 2019
- Phototoxic thiophenes raised SCCS safety concerns
- Photoirritation and photosensitisation potential
- No safe cosmetic level established by SCCS
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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