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Antimicrobial

ORIGANUM VULGARE FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS 84012-24-8
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Oregano extract — a potent antimicrobial herb rich in carvacrol and thymol. Helpful for blemish-prone skin at low concentrations, but the active phenolics can irritate at higher levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Strong antimicrobial from carvacrol and thymol
  • Antioxidant phenolic content
  • Useful in blemish-targeted formulations
  • Long traditional culinary and medicinal use

Known concerns

  • Carvacrol and thymol can irritate sensitive skin
  • Skin sensitization at higher concentrations
  • Not recommended for use near eyes
  • Not for use in pregnancy at high doses

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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