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TARCHONANTHUS CAMPHORATUS WATER

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An African medicinal plant water with camphor-like compounds used in traditional skincare, though safety data is limited.

Tarchonanthus camphoratus (wild camphor or leleshwa) is an African shrub whose steam distillate is used in traditional African medicine and emerging cosmetic applications. The plant contains volatile oils including camphor, alpha-pinene, and sesquiterpene lactones. Limited toxicological and clinical safety data exists for this ingredient in cosmetic contexts. The presence of sesquiterpene lactones and camphor derivatives warrants caution regarding sensitization potential under EU Regulation 1223/2009.

Skin benefits

  • Traditional antimicrobial use
  • Fragrance component
  • Soothing properties
  • Antioxidant activity reported

Known concerns

  • Limited clinical safety data
  • Contains sesquiterpene lactones (potential allergens)
  • Camphor content requires caution

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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