Botanical extract
TAGETES LEMMONII LEAF WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Aqueous distillate from the leaves of Tagetes lemmonii, a marigold relative. Its essential oil bearing parent species are flagged by SCCS for phototoxicity, so even the water phase calls for cautious formulation.
Skin benefits
- Aromatic water carrying mild plant volatiles
- Used at low percentage as a fragrant aqueous phase
- Provides botanical positioning in natural formulas
- Tagetes species traditionally used for skin soothing
Known concerns
- Tagetes extracts and oils are recognised as phototoxic by SCCS
- Alpha terthienyl content can sensitise skin to UV
- SCCS opinion sets very strict limits on related Tagetes species
- Not recommended in sunscreen products by SCCS
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related botanical extracts
Same plant / compound family
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