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Antimicrobial

ORIGANUM DICTAMNUS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A Mediterranean herbal extract (Cretan dittany) with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties used in skincare for astringent effects. Phenolic content can irritate at elevated concentrations.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANTASTRINGENTFLAVOURING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial phenolics (carvacrol, thymol)
  • Antioxidant activity
  • Astringent skin effects
  • Traditional Cretan use

Known concerns

  • Carvacrol/thymol can irritate at higher levels
  • Lamiaceae sensitization potential
  • Avoid undiluted application
  • Limited cosmetic clinical data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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