Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Oil of rue
CAS 8014-29-7
Also registered as 1 other CAS number
84929-47-5
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Oil of rue in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Ruta graveolens herb oil”.
Also known as Ruta graveolens herb oil · Ruta graveolens leaf extract · Ruta graveolens leaf/root/stem extract · Ruta graveolens leaf/stem extract · Ruta graveolens oil · Rue oil
Show all 18 names
Ruta graveolens flowering top oil · Ruta graveolens (rue) oil · Common rue flowering top oil · Herb-of-grace flowering top oil · Rue oil china · Rue oil cuba · Ruta graveolens flowering top volatile oil · rue Oils · PC-040519 · Ruta graveolens (rue) leaf extract · Ruta graveolens (rue) leaf/root/stem extract · Rue oil (Ruta graveolens L.)
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, a flavouring and a skin protectant. Ruta Graveolens Leaf Extract is the extract obtained from the leaves of the Rue, Ruta graveolens L., Rutaceae.
- Skin conditioning
- Flavouring
- Skin protecting
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- Humectant
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Oil of rue appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive5 entries
- "Rue Oil". Ruta graveolens Herb Oil is an essential oil obtained from the herbs of Rue, Ruta graveolens L., Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Ruta Graveolens Leaf Extract is the extract obtained from the leaves of the Rue, Ruta graveolens L., Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Ruta Graveolens Leaf/Root/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves, roots and stems of the Rue, Ruta graveolens L., Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Ruta Graveolens Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Ruta graveolens, Rutaceae. Restriction: II/358Source →
- Ruta Graveolens Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the herb Rue, Ruta graveolens L., Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
USEPAcommercial use observed2 entries
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner.Source →
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Oil of rue. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Oil of rue yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Oil of rue in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
5
Typical roles
Skin conditioningFlavouringSkin protectingPerfumingFragranceHumectant