“Tagetes Minuta Leaf Oil?”Here!marigold oil
Appears in 1 scanned product.
In household products
An essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of a marigold species (Tagetes minuta), used to impart a fragrance.
Why it’s used
Added to candles, wax melts, or scented cleaning products to provide a natural-sourced herbal scent note.
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
In candles and wax melts, exposure is mainly through inhalation of the scent when heated or burned; in liquid cleaning products, brief skin contact during use is the more relevant pathway.
Rumors
Tagetes oil is phototoxic, so skin exposed to it should be kept out of the sun.
Supports — suggestivehealth and safety evidence
Measured as an outcome.
- OPINION ON the fragrance ingredients Tagetes minuta and T. patula extracts and essential oils (phototoxicity only) (Regulatory) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Source Vitál Apothecary — a brand: sells its own natural skin care, body care and aromatherapy products
How we know who this is
- “That’s the approach at Source Vitál Apothecary.” (their page)
- “Based on our naturopathic approach, we combine the highest quality organic and natural ingredients, including seaweed , plant extracts, and pure essential oils , to formulate our extraordinary skin care, body care and aromatherapy products.” (their page)
Tagetes oil can cause skin sensitization and irritation.
Sources cited — check not cleared.
Measured as an outcome.
- BIOPESTICIDES REGISTRATION ACTION DOCUMENT Tagetes Oil (Regulatory) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Source Vitál Apothecary — a brand: sells its own natural skin care, body care and aromatherapy products
How we know who this is
- “That’s the approach at Source Vitál Apothecary.” (their page)
- “Based on our naturopathic approach, we combine the highest quality organic and natural ingredients, including seaweed , plant extracts, and pure essential oils , to formulate our extraordinary skin care, body care and aromatherapy products.” (their page)
Tagetes (marigold) oil disinfects household surfaces and kills germs, bacteria and viruses.
Does not supporthealth and safety evidence
Measured as a biomarker.
- Antimicrobial Action of Essential Oil of Tagetes minuta: Role of the Bacterial Membrane in the Mechanism of Action (Peer-reviewed) · Funded by CONICET; Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero (government) · No conflicts declared
Who’s saying this
- Biofinest® — a brand: sells its own dietary supplements
How we know who this is
- “Founded in 2012 in Utah, USA, Biofinest® began with a simple belief: wellness should be inspired by nature, supported by modern formulation, and made practical for everyday life.” (their page)
- “Whether you are looking to support energy, immunity, digestion, beauty, sleep, healthy aging, or general wellness, Biofinest® offers a wide range of supplements to help you build a routine that works for you.” (their page)
Tagetes oil kills or repels household pests such as fleas, bedbugs, lice and mosquitoes.
Sources cited — check not cleared.
Measured as an outcome.
- Repellent effects of the essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus and Tagetes minuta on the sandfly, Phlebotomus duboscqi (Peer-reviewed) · Funded by University of Kabianga Research Fund · No conflicts declared
- BIOPESTICIDES REGISTRATION ACTION DOCUMENT Tagetes Oil (Regulatory) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Biofinest® — a brand: sells its own dietary supplements
How we know who this is
- “Founded in 2012 in Utah, USA, Biofinest® began with a simple belief: wellness should be inspired by nature, supported by modern formulation, and made practical for everyday life.” (their page)
- “Whether you are looking to support energy, immunity, digestion, beauty, sleep, healthy aging, or general wellness, Biofinest® offers a wide range of supplements to help you build a routine that works for you.” (their page)
Tagetes oil is toxic to pets such as cats and dogs.
Not gradedsourcing and supply-chain evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- BIOPESTICIDES REGISTRATION ACTION DOCUMENT Tagetes Oil (Regulatory) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- soapgoods.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it