An essential oil from parsley seeds, used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Carum petroselinum seed oil is the volatile oil obtained from the seeds of parsley, Carum petroselinum, of the carrot family (Apiaceae). According to CosIng it contains apiole, terpenes and pinene. CosIng lists it as a fragrance, perfuming and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care products and scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.