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What it is
Concerns
Explained
Eugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.
Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.
Also known as: Clove Oil
Eugenol is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.6% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Eugenol is most often found as ingredient number 23 within an ingredient list.
Of the 1 products in our database that have a known concentration of Eugenol, they all have a concentration of 1.5% specified within their ingredient lists.
These are the categories of products that use Eugenol the most:
References
Products with Eugenol
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 33910
- INCI Name: EUGENOL
- INN Name: eugenol
- EC #: Â 202-589-1
- Ph. Eur. Name: eugenolum
- All Functions: Denaturant, Perfuming, Tonic
