Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil

INCI: LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL

CAS Number
8000-28-0 / 90063-37-9
Function
Masking, fragrance, skin conditioning, soothing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - recognized as safe for cosmetic use; no specific restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Sensitization potential via linalool and its oxidation products (linalool hydroperoxides); ester content determines quality and mildness; oxidized oil significantly increases sensitization risk. Steam-distilled essential oil; quality measured by ester content (higher = better); anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity documented; chemical formula of primary component is C₁₀H₁₈O

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?

Sensitization potential via linalool and its oxidation products (linalool hydroperoxides); ester content determines quality and mildness; oxidized oil significantly increases sensitization risk. Steam-distilled essential oil; quality measured by ester content (higher = better); anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity documented; chemical formula of primary component is C₁₀H₁₈O The EU classifies Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Masking, fragrance, skin conditioning, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8000-28-0 / 90063-37-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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