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Expert Verdict
Botanical nomenclature confusion: L. spica has been used historically as a synonym for both L. angustifolia (true lavender) and L. latifolia (spike lavender). CosIng associates this INCI with "Common Lavender / English Lavender". If it is indeed spike lavender, higher camphor content increases irritation risk. CosIng lists the plant name as "Common Lavender; English Lavender; Lavender," suggesting alignment with L. angustifolia in the EU regulatory framework. The separate CAS (97722-12-8 vs. ...
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Is Lavandula Spica Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?
Botanical nomenclature confusion: L. spica has been used historically as a synonym for both L. angustifolia (true lavender) and L. latifolia (spike lavender). CosIng associates this INCI with "Common Lavender / English Lavender". If it is indeed spike lavender, higher camphor content increases irritation risk. CosIng lists the plant name as "Common Lavender; English Lavender; Lavender," suggesting alignment with L. angustifolia in the EU regulatory framework. The separate CAS (97722-12-8 vs. ... The EU classifies Lavandula Spica Flower Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lavandula Spica Flower Oil allowed in the EU?
Lavandula Spica Flower Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lavandula Spica Flower Oil do in cosmetics?
Lavandula Spica Flower Oil functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97722-12-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lavandula Spica 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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