TAGETES MINUTA FLOWER OIL

Conditioning Agent

45

Caution

CAS Number: 91770-75-1 / 8016-84-0

About TAGETES MINUTA FLOWER OIL

Essential oil from wild marigold flowers — smells sweet and herbal, but it's phototoxic. The SCCS limits it to just 0.01% in leave-on products because it can cause skin reactions in sunlight.

Detailed Analysis

Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil is steam-distilled from Tagetes minuta L. (African marigold) flowers. It contains alpha-terthienyl (terthiophene), a potent phototoxic compound. The SCCS concluded a maximum of 0.01% in leave-on products is safe, provided alpha-terthienyl content doesn't exceed 0.35%. Banned in sunscreen products. Contains ocimene, dihydrotagetone, and tagetone. The phototoxicity is well-documented in both in vitro and in vivo studies.

What It Does

FRAGRANCE SKIN CONDITIONING PERFUMING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Antimicrobial properties
  • ✓ Natural fragrance

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Phototoxic — causes skin reactions when exposed to UV light
  • ⚠ Severely restricted to 0.01% in leave-on products
  • ⚠ Banned in sunscreen cosmetics
  • ⚠ Contains alpha-terthienyl, a known phototoxic compound
  • ⚠ Potential skin sensitizer

Safety Score

45

Caution

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.