Fragrance
Fig leaf absolute (Ficus carica L.), when used as a fragrance ingredient
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A fragrance absolute extracted from fig leaves — naturally rich in furocoumarins (psoralens) that cause severe phototoxic burns and pigmentation. EU and IFRA prohibit its use as a fragrance ingredient.
Skin benefits
- Provides a distinctive green, fig-leafy fragrance note
Known concerns
- Contains furocoumarins (psoralens) — phototoxic
- Documented photosensitisation and skin pigmentation
- EU Annex II prohibited fragrance substance (since SCCS opinion)
- IFRA Standard prohibition
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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