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Fragrance

TORREYA NUCIFERA LEAF OIL

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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

Kaya leaf oil from a Japanese conifer in the yew family — a botanical group infamous for cardiotoxic taxine alkaloids. With no proper cosmetic toxicology, it is best treated as Avoid until a clean compositional dossier exists.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Distinctive coniferous aroma
  • Antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • Yew family relatives contain cardiotoxic taxine alkaloids
  • Limited toxicology specific to this species
  • Risk of skin sensitisation
  • No SCCS or CIR safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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