“Eugenol?”Here!clove oil component
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In personal care
A naturally occurring aromatic compound found in clove, cinnamon, and other plant oils, also produced synthetically; it is a major contributor to clove's characteristic scent.
Why it’s used
It is used as a fragrance ingredient for its warm, spicy scent, and occasionally for a mild numbing effect in dental and oral care products.
What the evidence says
We haven’t found a source for this one that you can open and check, so we’re not summarizing the evidence.
Look it up yourself
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- PubChem — what the substance is, chemically — names, synonyms and structure
- PubMed — every paper indexed by the US National Library of Medicine that names it
These are starting points, not our findings — we haven’t run them for you. A substance whose name is also an ordinary word (“Heart”, “Alanine”, “Water”) will return papers that are not about the ingredient at all.
Context
The labeling requirement reflects its sensitization potential; whether it causes a reaction depends on individual sensitivity and the concentration used.
Rumors
Eugenol causes skin sensitivity.
Supports — suggestivehealth and safety evidence
Studied in: individuals with pre-existing contact allergy to eugenol.
Measured as an outcome.
- Allergic reactivity for different dilutions of eugenol in repeated open application test and patch testing (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- paulaschoice.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it
Eugenol kills bacteria on the skin and prevents acne breakouts.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Evaluating the Efficacy of a Semi-Solid Formulation with Clove Oil and Curcumin versus Clindamycin in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Comprehensive Study of Preclinical and Clinical Findings (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not clearly stated · No conflicts declared
- Clove extract and eugenol suppress inflammatory responses elicited by Propionibacterium acnes in vitro and in vivo (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Aromachology Oils — a brand: sells essential oils and other natural ingredients
How we know who this is
- “At Aromachology Oils, our mission is to make the highest quality essential oils and other natural ingredients available to everyone at factory prices.” (their page)
Eugenol is a fragrance allergen that triggers redness and stinging.
Supports — suggestivehealth and safety evidence
Measured as an outcome.
- Allergic reactivity for different dilutions of eugenol in repeated open application test and patch testing (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
- Eugenol as a Promising Molecule for the Treatment of Dermatitis: Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities and Its Nanoformulation (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- glooshi.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it
Eugenol soothes irritated skin and reduces redness.
Does not supporthealth and safety evidence
Measured as an outcome.
- Eugenol as a Promising Molecule for the Treatment of Dermatitis: Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities and Its Nanoformulation (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
- Clove extract and eugenol suppress inflammatory responses elicited by Propionibacterium acnes in vitro and in vivo (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- specialchem.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it