Clove Oil
Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil
3Moderate risk. A common trigger for acne-prone skin, especially leave-on products.
Eugenol is a potent sensitiser. Very low use levels only.
What it does
antimicrobialfragrance
How solid is that number
The rating is graded moderate. Reasonably supported, but from fewer or less direct sources than the best-established ratings.
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