Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
Essential Oil; Fragrance
Thujone | Thuja occidentalis leaf oil can contain substantial alpha- and beta-thujone, neuroactive monoterpene ketones whose levels vary dramatically with distillation conditions. Sensitization and Irritation | As a concentrated essential oil, it may also irritate or sensitize skin.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Thujone | Thuja occidentalis leaf oil can contain substantial alpha- and beta-thujone, neuroactive monoterpene ketones whose levels vary dramatically with distillation conditions. Sensitization and Irritation | As a concentrated essential oil, it may also irritate or sensitize skin.
What it does
An essential oil distilled from white cedar leaves and used primarily for fragrance and aromatic applications.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.