Is Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?
Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil
Also known as: Lippia citriodora oil, Verbena absolute, Verbena (Lippia citriodora hbk.), Verbena oil
INCI: LIPPIA ALBA LEAF/STEM OIL
Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil (CAS 8024-12-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, fragrance, antimicrobial agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
Function
Antioxidant, fragrance, antimicrobial agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
3 human repeat insult patch tests aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 1350 | - | - |
| HMT | - | 0 | 8100 | - | - |
| HMT | - | 0 | 8100 | - | - |
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 450
(EC) 2013/344
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 450
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
India: Restricted · max 0.002
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | banned | - | all cosmetics when used as fragrance ingredient |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (5)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
eu_banned_cosmetics
fda_food_additive
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Lippia citriodora oil
Verbena absolute
Verbena (Lippia citriodora hbk.)
Verbena oil
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
consumer_product
banned; Europe; Personal care
consumer_product
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
LEMON VERBENA, OIL (LIPPIA CITRIODORA)
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil used outside cosmetics?
Lippia Alba Leaf/Stem Oil also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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