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Tagetes flowers are a central element in Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebrations in Mexico, where their vibrant color and scent are believed to guide the souls of the dead back to the world of the living.
Tagetes has natural insect-repellent properties, which is why it is often planted alongside crops to protect them from harmful pests. Its roots secrete substances that repel soil nematodes.
Beyond its use in fragrances, Tagetes serves as a natural food colorant (E161b), imparting a bright yellow-orange color to foods, beverages, and cosmetics.
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
IFRA categories group end uses by the type and level of exposure. A restriction or maximum concentration applies only to the stated category and does not automatically apply to another use. Check the related IFRA document for the applicable Standard version and its full conditions.
| Category | Max concentration |
|---|---|
| 1. Lip products and children's toys | 0.01% |
| 2. Deodorants and antiperspirants | 0.01% |
| 3. Face cosmetics and masks | 0.01% |
| 4. Perfumes and fragranced products | 0.01% |
| 5A. Body lotions and powders | 0.01% |
| 5B. Face moisturizers and toners | 0.01% |
| 5C. Hand creams and sanitizers | 0.01% |
| 5D. Baby care products | 0.01% |
| 6. Oral care products | 0.1% |
| 7A. Rinse-off hair treatments | 0.1% |
| 7B. Leave-on hair products | 0.01% |
| 8. Intimate care products | 0.01% |
| 9. Rinse-off body products | 0.1% |
| 10A. Home care (non-aerosol) | 0.1% |
| 10B. Household aerosols and sprays | 0.01% |
| 11A. Products with minimal skin contact (no UV exposure) | – |
| 11B. Products with minimal skin contact (UV exposure) | 0.01% |
| 12. Products with no direct skin contact | – |