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Botanical extract

NEPETA CATARIA

CAS 84929-35-1
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Nepeta cataria (catnip) is an aromatic Lamiaceae herb providing nepetalactone, phenolics and essential oil constituents used as a fragrant skin-conditioning and mildly antioxidant botanical.

Skin benefits

  • Contains nepetalactone with mild repellent rationale
  • Phenolic antioxidant content
  • Aromatic skin-conditioning herb

Known concerns

  • Natural volatile compounds may sensitize
  • Limited cosmetic clinical data
  • Strong aroma may not suit all formats

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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