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Bois De Rose Oil

Worst

Plant extracts

No known benefits

Bois De Rose Oil at a glance

  • Primarily used as a fragrance ingredient
  • Contains high amounts of sensitizing linalool
  • Also called rosewood oil

Bois De Rose Oil description

Bois de rose oil is expressed from a tree taxonomically known as _Aniba rosaeodora_ that is native to parts of tropical rainforests in South America. It contains high amounts of the fragrant terpene alcohol linalool, which can lead to skin irritation. For more information, see our definition of Rosewood Oil under the section “Related Ingredients”.

Related ingredients: Rosewood Oil Linalool

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Bois De Rose Oil references

  • Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oils, 2024 Bentham Science Publishers, pages 124-167
  • European Journal of Medicinal Plants, June 2024, pages 10-19 and December 2016, pages 1-9
  • Cosmetics, March 2022, pages 1-13
  • Plants, September 2021, pages 1-46

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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