JASMINE OIL/EXTRACT
Moderate
About JASMINE OIL/EXTRACT
Fragrant jasmine oil — lovely scent with moisturising benefits, but it's a notable skin sensitiser. About 1.2% of people with fragrance sensitivities react to it. Always use diluted.
Detailed Analysis
Jasmine Oil/Extract is a fragrance ingredient whose INCI monograph is under development. It contains potential sensitisers including benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, linalool, eugenol, and benzyl alcohol. Multi-centre European patch test studies found 1.2% of individuals with fragrance sensitivity reacted to jasmine absolute. It is listed as an essential oil that commonly causes allergic contact dermatitis. EU regulations require individual labelling when present above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products. Expected to be phototoxic. Must be diluted with carrier oils for topical use.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Hydrating and moisturising
- ✓ Antioxidant properties
- ✓ May improve skin elasticity
- ✓ Soothing for irritated skin
- ✓ Pleasant natural fragrance
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Known skin sensitiser — 1.2% reaction rate in fragrance-sensitive individuals
- ⚠ Contains multiple fragrance allergens (benzyl acetate, linalool, eugenol)
- ⚠ Phototoxic — increases sun sensitivity
- ⚠ Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation
- ⚠ Canada flagged potential reproductive toxicity concerns
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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