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Botanical hydrosol

AQUILARIA CRASSNA STEM WATER

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A fragrant aqueous distillate from the stems of Aquilaria crassna, the agarwood tree. It is used to perfume the skin and provide mild conditioning, with sourcing limited by the species' protected status.

Function

FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic water from agarwood stems used to perfume and condition skin
  • Contains volatile sesquiterpenes with skin-conditioning and fragrance value
  • Traditional use of agarwood in Asian botanical cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Aquilaria crassna is a CITES-listed species, raising sourcing and sustainability concerns
  • Fragrant terpenes can sensitise some users
  • Limited dedicated cosmetic safety review of the stem water specifically

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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