ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT/MYRISTICA FRAGRANS FRUIT/PIMENTA OFFICINALIS FRUIT EXTRACT

Conditioning Agent

57

Moderate

About ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT/MYRISTICA FRAGRANS FRUIT/PIMENTA OFFICINALIS FRUIT EXTRACT

A triple-spice extract combining star anise, nutmeg, and allspice fruit, noted for skin conditioning but also carrying sensitisation risks from their aromatic volatile constituents. EU restrictions related to ozone-depleting substances are flagged in the regulatory record.

Detailed Analysis

This extract is derived from the fruits of Illicium verum (star anise, rich in anethole), Myristica fragrans (nutmeg, containing myristicin and safrole-adjacent compounds), and Pimenta officinalis (allspice, containing eugenol). Eugenol is a known EU Annex III fragrance allergen with mandatory label declaration above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off). Myristicin from nutmeg is also a mild sensitiser. The ozone-depletion restriction flags in CoSIng are likely metadata artefacts (generic regulatory notices), but fragrance sensitisation and allergen declaration requirements are real compliance considerations under Regulation 1223/2009 and the updated Annex III allergen list.

What It Does

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Skin conditioning
  • ✓ Mild warming/aromatic sensory effect
  • ✓ Antioxidant phenylpropanoids

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Eugenol (from allspice): EU Annex III fragrance allergen — mandatory labelling above threshold
  • ⚠ Anethole (from star anise): potential sensitiser and estrogenic activity in large doses
  • ⚠ Myristicin (from nutmeg): mild sensitiser, potential neurotoxicity at high concentrations
  • ⚠ Fragrance sensitisation risk in sensitive individuals

Safety Score

57

Moderate

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.