Preservative
EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS EXTRACT/ FORMALDEHYDE
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A reaction product of clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) extract with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen with strict EU cosmetic restrictions — avoid.
Function
Skin benefits
- Marketed antimicrobial activity
- Clove-derived eugenol carryover
Known concerns
- Contains/releases formaldehyde — IARC Group 1 carcinogen
- EU restricts formaldehyde and releasers in cosmetics
- Eugenol allergen content
- Inhalation and sensitization risks
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related preservatives
Same plant / compound family
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