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Fragrance

THUJA OCCIDENTALIS LEAF OIL

CAS 90131-58-1 / 8007-20-3 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Cedar leaf (Thuja) essential oil. About 50 percent thujone — a neurotoxin linked to seizures. Inappropriate for ordinary cosmetic use.

Function

FRAGRANCETONICPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Distinctive coniferous fragrance

Known concerns

  • Around 50 percent thujone — a neurotoxic GABA antagonist
  • Reports of seizures from misuse
  • Restricted in fragrance applications
  • Not appropriate for leave-on cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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