Botanical water
THUJA ORIENTALIS WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Thuja water is the aromatic distillate of thuja foliage used as a resinous water-phase ingredient mainly in traditional scalp and hair tonics, where its coniferous character supports the herbal positioning.
Skin benefits
- Used in traditional scalp and hair tonics
- Acts as a water-phase ingredient in toners
- Adds a resinous coniferous note
- Has a long traditional cosmetic history in East Asia
Known concerns
- Thuja plants contain thujone, a neurotoxic compound restricted in many products
- Hydrosol can still carry trace aromatic actives
- Caution typically advised in pregnancy
- Limited modern cosmetic safety publications
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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