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Nepeta Cataria Oil

Nepeta Cataria Oil is a versatile botanical extract shown to address multiple signs of skin aging, including wrinkles, fine lines, and loss of firmness. It provides potent antioxidant protection against environmental stressors and effectively combats skin dryness. This ingredient also contributes to overall skin invigoration and vitality.

Directory entry · Individual source review pending

This profile is awaiting an individual source review. Treat its ratings, dose estimates and compatibility labels as provisional; they are not medical advice or proof of a finished product’s effects.

Anti-aging Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Moisturizing Antimicrobial Skin tonic Perfuming

Science

Mechanism of Action

This oil demonstrates significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, primarily by mitigating skin damage from free radicals and potentially alleviating sunburn discomfort. Its anti-aging efficacy is attributed to stimulating pro-collagen I expression and inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase type I (MMP-1), thereby countering oxidative stress. The presence of nepetalactones further contributes to antimicrobial properties by disrupting microbial membrane structures, and it acts as a general skin tonic.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.01–1%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 A patent (FR2999925A1) indicates that Nepeta Cataria Oil, at concentrations ranging from 0.01% to 1%, prevents and/or treats cutaneous signs of aging, including photo-aging, wrinkles, fine lines, cracks, skin thinning, liver spots, and loss of firmness, elasticity, and suppleness. This is achieved by stimulating pro-collagen I expression, inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase type I (MMP-1), and combating oxidative stress-related disorders.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

As an essential oil, Nepeta Cataria Oil is volatile and liposoluble. Optimal stability is maintained by storing the ingredient in cool, dry, and dark conditions.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Refined Nepeta Cataria Oil has been classified by the EPA as Toxicity Category IV for acute dermal toxicity and primary dermal irritation, and Toxicity Category III for acute oral toxicity and primary eye irritation (for specific registration 352-901). It is not considered a dermal sensitizer, mutagenic, or genotoxic. No adverse effects were observed in 90-day oral and dermal toxicity studies. However, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not yet reviewed this ingredient for cosmetic use.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Nepeta Cataria Oil demonstrates valuable anti-aging, antioxidant, and moisturizing benefits for the skin, particularly effective against signs of aging and dryness, making it a promising active ingredient despite its 'average' perfuming-focused rating on general consumer platforms and pending CIR review.

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