Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Lippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil

INCI: LIPPIA CITRIODORA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL

CAS Number
8024-12-2
Function
Fragrance, perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; no specific prohibitions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

High citral content makes this a significant sensitization risk. Must be dosed carefully. Citral is a well-documented contact allergen. IFRA restricts use levels in certain product categories.. Essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the flowers, leaves, and stems of lemon verbena. Dominant chemotype is citral (~55%). Bright, sharp lemon scent. Valued in natural perfumery but requires careful concentration management due to allergen profile.

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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 Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?

High citral content makes this a significant sensitization risk. Must be dosed carefully. Citral is a well-documented contact allergen. IFRA restricts use levels in certain product categories.. Essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the flowers, leaves, and stems of lemon verbena. Dominant chemotype is citral (~55%). Bright, sharp lemon scent. Valued in natural perfumery but requires careful concentration management due to allergen profile. The EU classifies Lippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?

Lippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Fragrance, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8024-12-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lippia Citriodora 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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