Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil

Emollient / fragrance Support / formulation
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Coriandrum Sativum (coriander) seed oil is an aromatic essential oil derived from coriander seeds, used in skincare as a fragrance component and emollient with mild antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It contains linalool as its primary constituent, which contributes to its scent and bioactivity.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Allergic contact dermatitisUncommonPrimarily attributed to linalool and its oxidation products, which are recognized fragrance allergens.
Skin irritationUncommonMay cause redness or stinging, particularly at higher concentrations or on sensitive skin.
PhotosensitivityRareLess photosensitizing than expressed citrus or some other seed oils, but caution is advised with essential oils.
Sensitization from oxidized productRareDegraded or oxidized oil has increased allergenic potential due to hydroperoxide formation.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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