Snapshot
- Overview
- Parsley seed fragrance oil with some sensitivity risk in sun.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Essential Oil
Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil is an aromatic essential oil steam-distilled from parsley seeds. It's used mainly as a natural scent component in cosmetics and perfumes, but may pose sensitization and sunlight-related reactivity for some users.
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Our take
Is Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil a Good Ingredient?
It functions chiefly as fragrance with minimal direct skin benefits and carries irritation and potential phototoxic risks, especially in leave-on use, which is why it's rated Fair. It's best kept at low levels and patch-tested on reactive skin.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides a fresh, herbaceous aroma that improves the sensorial profile of products, and suits botanical-scented formulas when used judiciously by sensitive users.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in perfumes, facial oils, and body lotions at low levels for a green aromatic note, and also seen in cleansers and aromatherapeutic blends for olfactory lift.
Before you use it
Safety
Components of this essential oil can irritate and may increase sun sensitivity if used before UV exposure; dilute appropriately and discontinue if irritation occurs. Follow IFRA and EU limits on furocoumarins for leave-on products.
Products with Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
