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Fragrance

CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA BRANCH/LEAF OIL

60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Japanese cedar (sugi) branch and leaf essential oil — a fresh coniferous fragrance long used in Japan. Like most conifer oils its monoterpenes oxidize into sensitizers, requiring antioxidant stabilization in finished products.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Fresh coniferous-cedar scent
  • Antimicrobial activity
  • Traditional Japanese aromatic use

Known concerns

  • Monoterpene oxidation produces sensitizers
  • Possible sesquiterpene-lactone content
  • Sensitization risk
  • Limited cosmetic toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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