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Cosmetic emulsions, solubilizers (mists, sterilizers, micellar solutions) and surfactants (soaps, shampoos, gels). List of allergenic fragrances The following 26 fragrances are considered by the EU to be allergenic compounds, according to INCI names: cinnamal amyl, benzyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol, citral, eugenol, hydroxycitronellal, isoeugenol, amylcinnamyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, cinnamon, coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, anise alcohol, benzyl cinnamate, farnesol, butylphenyl methylpropional, linalool, Benzyl benzoate, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, methyl 2-octinoate, alpha-isomethyl ionone, evernia prunastri extract, Evernia furfuracea extract. It is very likely that the above list will eventually include other fragrances whose safety is monitored by the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety . Essential oils banned in the EU In addition to the IFRA guidelines, cosmetics producers are required to control the composition according to Regulation (EC) No of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. The regulation prohibits the use of specific essential oils and other substances derived from aromatic plants. These include, without limitation: Ammi majus L. and its galenic preparations (including essential oil); Apocynum cannabinum L.
and its derivatives; Chenopodium ambrosioides L. (essential oil); Anamirta cocculus L. (fruit products); pecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha Brot.) and related species (roots, powder and their products); Lobelia inflata L. and its preparations; Prunus laurocerasus L. ('water cherry laurel') and its derivatives; Juniperus sabina L. (leaves, extracts and other preparations); Schoenocaulon officinale Lind (seeds and preparations); Pyrethrum album L. (raw material and preparations); Laurus nobilis L. (seed oil); alan root oil (Inula helenium L.) (products); Ficus carica L. (leaf absolute); Lippia citriodor CZ Leads a Kunth. (products other than the absolute); Saussurea lappa Clarke (oil). In addition to the items mentioned, restrictive limitations also apply to other essential oils and plant extracts. The following guidelines may be an example: extracts and essential oils acquired from plants such as silver fir, Siberian fir, white fir, balsam fir, swamp pine, Scots pine, black pine, longleaf pine, maritime pine, Swiss pine and other pines, black spruce, white cedar North, Atlas cedar, Mediterranean cypress and turpentine must have a peroxide value of less than 10 mmol/l .
The admissible level of extracts and distillates of Peruvian balsam is 4% ; The permissible level of cumin oil and extracts in leave-on products is 4% ; benzoin oil and extracts (Liquidambar orientalis and Liquidambrar styraciflua) cannot be used in doses higher than 6% ; opoponax resin oil and extracts may not be used in doses higher than 6% ; opoponax chironium resin may not be used in a concentration higher than 6% ; the absolute of Lippia citriodora Kunth. It cannot be used in a concentration greater than 2% . In recent years, people involved in the beauty industry have also become interested in malic acid. This antibacterial and antioxidant compound is increasingly used for specialized cosmetic treatments for skin and hair. Among others, these are: illuminating masks, exfoliants for face and body, anti-aging aesthetic treatments. Treatments with malic acid aim to improve the condition of the epidermis, inhibiting bacterial growth and cell aging. Exposing the skin to intense acid action also helps eliminate discoloration, blemishes, and reduce unattractive-looking pores.
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