ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT/SEED OIL

Botanical Extract

70

Good

CAS Number: 8007-70-3 / 84650-59-9

About ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT/SEED OIL

Star anise oil — a warm, licorice-scented essential oil used in fragrance. Contains anethole which can irritate skin and may trigger allergic reactions in some people.

Detailed Analysis

Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil is the volatile oil derived from the dried, ripe fruits and seeds of Star Anise (Illicium verum, Illiciaceae). Its primary constituent is trans-anethole (~80-90%), with smaller amounts of estragole (methyl chavicol), limonene, and linalool. Used as a fragrance, oral care, and tonic ingredient. Anethole can cause contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals, and estragole has been flagged as a potential genotoxin at high doses. EU generally limits estragole in cosmetics. No specific concentration restrictions, but care needed.

What It Does

FRAGRANCE ORAL CARE TONIC

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Pleasant warm, sweet fragrance
  • ✓ Traditional antimicrobial and antifungal properties
  • ✓ Tonic and warming effect

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Anethole can cause allergic contact dermatitis
  • ⚠ Contains estragole — potential genotoxin at high levels
  • ⚠ Contains EU-declared allergens limonene and linalool
  • ⚠ Should not be confused with toxic Illicium anisatum (Japanese star anise)

Safety Score

70

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.