Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
High RiskRosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil is a concentrated fragrance essential oil with chemotype-dependent constituents (often including camphor/1,8-cineole). Pregnancy-specific evidence for topical cosmetic exposure is limited, and camphor-rich oils are commonly advised to avoid in pregnancy; combined with irritation/sensitisation potential, this supports a precautionary high-risk classification—especially in leave-on products.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-rosmarinus-officinalis-rosemary-derived-ingredients-used-cosmeti-0; Dosoky and Setzer 2021, Maternal Reproductive Toxicity of Some Essential Oils and Their Constituents https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33673548/



