ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Moderate
CAS Number: 84650-59-9
About ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT EXTRACT
A star anise extract used for fragrance and skin conditioning — has antioxidant benefits but can be a skin sensitizer due to aromatic compounds like anethole. Use with caution on sensitive skin.
Detailed Analysis
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is obtained from the fruits of star anise (Illicium verum, Illiciaceae). It contains anethole, flavonoids, polyphenols, and gallic acid providing antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its volatile aromatic compounds make it a potential skin sensitizer, and even at 1% concentration the oil form can be strongly irritant. Risk of contamination with toxic Illicium anisatum (Japanese star anise) must be controlled. CosIng lists it for skin conditioning and perfuming.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Antioxidant protection from polyphenols and gallic acid
- ✓ Anti-inflammatory effects from anethole
- ✓ Antimicrobial and antifungal activity
- ✓ May normalize sebum production
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Known skin sensitizer due to anethole and aromatic compounds
- ⚠ Can cause photosensitivity
- ⚠ Risk of contamination with toxic Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum)
- ⚠ Star anise oil can be irritant even at 1% concentration
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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