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Dianthus caryophyllus
Clove pink
No specific contraindications in available data.
Maximum dermal use level 13.9 percent, based on 3.6 percent eugenol and a dermal limit of 0.5 percent for eugenol.
Benzyl benzoate and benzyl salicylate are listed as allergens by the EU, but the practical risk is negligible.
| Benzyl benzoate | 5.0 – 14.6 % |
| Pentacosene | 8.1 % |
| Benzyl salicylate | 3.9 % |
| Eugenol | 1.7 – 3.6 % |
| Heptacosene | 2.7 % |
| Methyl linoleate | 2.3 % |
| Tricosene | 1.4 % |
Dianthus caryophyllus is the traditional carnation, native to the Mediterranean. The folk name 'clove pink' reflects the clove-like note of the flowers.
The absolute is solvent-extracted from the flowers. The constituent data above is for the Egyptian absolute.
Family Caryophyllaceae. Limited availability, high cost.
Due to its high cost, carnation absolute is unlikely to be used at a concentration sufficient to cause adverse skin reactions.