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Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil

INCI: CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA FORMOSANA ROOT OIL

Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil?

Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil (INCI: CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA FORMOSANA ROOT OIL) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Camphor Brown Oil (Formosa or Japanese). Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil is an essential oil obtained from the roots of the Camphor Tree, Cinnamomum camphora (L.) var. formosana, Lauraceae. It contains safrol, acetaldehyde, camphor, terpineol, eugenol, eucalyptol (cineol), D-pinene, phellandrene, limonene and cadine.

Its declared cosmetic function is perfuming.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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