Carvone*

CAR

4/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

A naturally occurring monoterpenoid ketone used mainly as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring. PubChem identifies carvone as a fragrance-associated allergen and reports its molecular weight as 150.22 g/mol. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Carvone?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Concerns

Essential OilFragranceAllergen

Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight

150.22 g/mol

Typical Concentration

0.00% - 1.00%

CAS Number: 99-49-0

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin3/10

oily skin4/10

sensitive skin1/10

acne prone3/10

mature skin3/10

normal skin4/10

Interactions

incompatible with: fragrance allergens, other essential oils, sensitizing botanicals

Risks & Warnings

Common fragrance allergen/sensitizer potential, especially in leave-on products and at higher fragrance loads. May aggravate sensitive or eczema-prone skin and may contribute to irritation in fragranced formulas. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Carvone?utm_source=openai))

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