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Fragrance

TORREYA CALIFORNICA OIL

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

California nutmeg essential oil — from a Taxaceae (yew family) tree. The family is notorious for cytotoxic diterpenoids, and Torreya species contain potentially hepatotoxic compounds. Best avoided in cosmetics.

Function

FRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONINGTONIC

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic oil traditional fragrance use

Known concerns

  • Source contains hepatotoxic diterpenoids (torreyanic acid, taxane-like compounds)
  • Yew family (Taxaceae) — known for cytotoxic alkaloids
  • Very limited cosmetic safety data
  • Not recommended for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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