Botanical hydrosol
ACORUS CALAMUS RHIZOME WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Hydrosol from sweet flag rhizome, an aromatic Asian and European herb traditionally used in skin and scalp preparations. Adds a warm, slightly woody scent to niche natural formulations with a deep ethnobotanical heritage.
Skin benefits
- Sweet flag rhizome hydrosol with traditional skin and scalp use
- Distinct aromatic character for niche formulations
- Aqueous base carrying trace botanical actives
- Long ethnobotanical history in Asia and Europe
Known concerns
- Acorus calamus rhizome contains beta-asarone, a genotoxic and potentially carcinogenic constituent
- EU restricts beta-asarone exposure tightly in food and flavourings
- Hydrosol can still carry asarone residues depending on chemotype
- Diploid versus tetraploid chemotypes vary widely in safety
- Limited dedicated SCCS opinion for cosmetic use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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