OCIMUM CAMPECHIANUM BUD/LEAF/STEM OIL
Fragrance
Moderate
About OCIMUM CAMPECHIANUM BUD/LEAF/STEM OIL
An essential oil from a basil species native to Central America, containing eugenol and methyl cinnamate similar to other Ocimum oils, with associated sensitization and allergen concerns.
Detailed Analysis
Ocimum campechianum oil is less studied than O. basilicum or O. americanum but contains similar phenylpropanoids: eugenol (major), methyl cinnamate, and various monoterpenes. As with other Ocimum species, eugenol content drives the sensitization risk profile. The EU IFRA guidelines for eugenol apply to all cosmetic products containing this ingredient regardless of source. No specific EU restriction or SCCS opinion exists for O. campechianum specifically. The lack of extensive safety data for this lesser-known species warrants caution in leave-on formulations.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Antimicrobial properties (eugenol-based)
- ✓ Contains antioxidant phenolic compounds
Known Concerns
- ⚠ High eugenol content - established skin sensitizer
- ⚠ Limited species-specific safety data
- ⚠ Methyl cinnamate allergen
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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