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Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, tonic in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Thuja Occidentalis Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the leaves and twigs of the Thuja, Thuja occidentalis L., Cupressacea

What does it do?

Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
Tonic
provides a toning effect on skin or scalp — generally tightening or refreshing

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 119). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil?

Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Thuja Occidentalis Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the leaves and twigs of the Thuja, Thuja occidentalis L., Cupressacea

Is Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil do in cosmetic products?

Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, tonic.

What is the CAS number of Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil is 90131-58-1 / 8007-20-3.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010