Common Name(s): Abies alba leaf oil,abies alba leaf oil,essential oil,concentrated volatile plant extract
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides aromatic fragrance from volatile terpenoid constituents alongside bioactive skin activity โ the same mono and sesquiterpene compounds providing both olfactory benefit and pharmacological activity at cosmetic use concentrations.
Why It's Used: Essential oils provide authentic aromatherapy narrative with genuine bioactive chemistry โ concentrated terpenoid profiles delivering documented biological activity alongside fragrance function.
How It Works: Steam distillation concentrates volatile secondary metabolites. antimicrobial activity from terpenoid membrane disruption (phenols: thymol, carvacrol; monoterpene alcohols: terpinen-4-ol, linalool). anti-inflammatory from sesquiterpene nf-kb inhibition. antioxidant from phenylpropanoid radical donation. eu allergen monitoring required for individual components.
Typically Found In: Aromatherapy,natural fragrance,bioactive care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ifra sets category-specific maximum use levels for each essential oil based on qra of sensitising terpenoid components. auto-oxidation of terpene constituents increases sensitisation risk in aged/improperly stored oils โ antioxidant stabilisation and freshness dating recommended.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra standards,abies alba leaf oil essential oil review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-22