AKA “Ho Wood Extract, Ho Leaf Extract, Rosewood Oil (Note: Different parts of the plant are used)”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood extract
AKA: Ho Wood Extract, Ho Leaf Extract, Rosewood Oil (Note: Different parts of the plant are used)
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Camphor wood extract from East Asian camphor trees adds a warm, aromatic scent to skincare and beauty products.
Family
Lauraceae (Laurel family)
Plant Part
Wood
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
91745-89-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Adds Fragrance
Traditional Use
A variety of camphor wood native to Taiwan, traditionally used in East Asian medicine for warming circulation and respiratory support. The linalool-rich variety has been used in traditional skincare for its aromatic and purifying properties.