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AEGLE MARMELOS LEAF OIL.

Valuable / FRAGRANCE

This botanical oil offers multifaceted benefits, exhibiting significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties while also helping regulate sebum. It has demonstrated efficacy in various formulations with a favorable skin safety profile.

Summary

antioxidant antimicrobial soothing anti-inflammatory sebum regulating perfuming

Science

Mechanism of Action

Operating via high concentrations of monoterpenes like Limonene, it inhibits tyrosinase and tyrosine kinase 2 beta to reduce melanin synthesis and oxidative stress. Its antimicrobial action disrupts bacterial cell membranes, while astringent tannins and anti-inflammatory compounds minimize redness and swelling.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 A 20% Aegle marmelos extract demonstrated significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory benefits in a peel-off mask, showing no human skin irritation (ijpsjournal.com).
  2. 02 The essential oil exhibited potent antimicrobial activity with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.25 mg/mL against Streptococcus mutans (NIH).
  3. 03 Significant dose-dependent antioxidant potential was confirmed with an IC50 value of 72.71 μg/mL for DPPH radical scavenging, comparable to ascorbic acid (NIH).

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH 4.5 – 6.5
0 7 14

Stability

Stable from pH 4.0 to 7.0 and thermally up to 100°C for 15 minutes, with optimal antioxidant activity observed at pH 4.0. Nanoemulsification often enhances aqueous stability and penetration.

Conflicts

  • Oxidizing agents
  • Strong acids/bases

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

While not CIR reviewed, clinical patch tests indicate minimal irritation potential. However, its high Limonene content (up to 75%) poses a moderate sensitization risk if oxidized.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Aegle Marmelos Leaf Oil is a valuable multifunctional ingredient, offering significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory benefits across various skin types with generally low irritation.

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