Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil
INCI: LAVANDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER OIL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Linalool and linalyl acetate are the primary allergens. Oxidized linalool is a stronger sensitizer than the fresh compound. IFRA imposes use-level restrictions on certain product categories. Some in-vitro studies suggest weak estrogenic/anti-androgenic activity. L. officinalis is the classic synonym for L. angustifolia (true/English lavender). Contains 30-40% esters calculated as linalyl acetate, plus linalool, pinene, limonene, geraniol, and some eucalyptol. Demonstrated antibacterial activi...
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Is Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?
Linalool and linalyl acetate are the primary allergens. Oxidized linalool is a stronger sensitizer than the fresh compound. IFRA imposes use-level restrictions on certain product categories. Some in-vitro studies suggest weak estrogenic/anti-androgenic activity. L. officinalis is the classic synonym for L. angustifolia (true/English lavender). Contains 30-40% esters calculated as linalyl acetate, plus linalool, pinene, limonene, geraniol, and some eucalyptol. Demonstrated antibacterial activi... The EU classifies Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil allowed in the EU?
Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil do in cosmetics?
Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84776-65-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lavandula Officinalis Flower 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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