Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil

INCI: LIPPIA ALBA LEAF/STEM OIL

CAS Number
8024-12-2
Function
Antioxidant, fragrance, antimicrobial agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential skin sensitization from citral, limonene, and carvone content. Allergic contact dermatitis possible in fragrance-sensitive individuals. Eye irritation if contact occurs.. Steam-distilled essential oil from Lippia alba (bushy matgrass), a shrub in the verbena family native to tropical/subtropical Americas. Lemon-mint aroma profile. Comedogenic rating ~1/5 - very low pore-clogging potential. 100% plant-derived, suitable for vegan formulations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component eu_banned_cosmetics fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?

Potential skin sensitization from citral, limonene, and carvone content. Allergic contact dermatitis possible in fragrance-sensitive individuals. Eye irritation if contact occurs.. Steam-distilled essential oil from Lippia alba (bushy matgrass), a shrub in the verbena family native to tropical/subtropical Americas. Lemon-mint aroma profile. Comedogenic rating ~1/5 - very low pore-clogging potential. 100% plant-derived, suitable for vegan formulations. The EU classifies Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?

Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Antioxidant, fragrance, antimicrobial agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8024-12-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lippia Alba 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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