Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Lippia Origanoides Leaf/Flower/Stem Oil

INCI: LIPPIA ORIGANOIDES LEAF/FLOWER/STEM OIL

CAS Number
Not specifically established in CosIng [^1_18]
Function
Antimicrobial, fragrance component
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Carvacrol and thymol content requires IFRA compliance check; dermal toxicity not determined; promising antimicrobial data exists but cosmetic safety dossier is sparse; requires full GC-MS profiling and IFRA-compliant use-level calculations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lippia Origanoides Leaf/Flower/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?

Carvacrol and thymol content requires IFRA compliance check; dermal toxicity not determined; promising antimicrobial data exists but cosmetic safety dossier is sparse; requires full GC-MS profiling and IFRA-compliant use-level calculations. The EU classifies Lippia Origanoides Leaf/Flower/Stem Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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

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

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

Lippia Origanoides Leaf/Flower/Stem Oil functions as: Antimicrobial, fragrance component. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically established in CosIng [^1_18].

What is the Margin of Safety for Lippia Origanoides Leaf/Flower/Stem Oil?

adequate 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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