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BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA LEAF WATER

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Lemon myrtle leaf water is an Australian native botanical hydrosol with a strong citrus fragrance; it contains citral which is a regulated fragrance allergen in the EU.

Backhousia citriodora (lemon myrtle) leaf water is a steam distillate containing citral (a mixture of geranial and neral) as the major component. Under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and amendments, citral is listed as a fragrance allergen requiring declaration in the ingredient list when present above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products. The leaf water form has lower volatile oil concentration than the essential oil, reducing but not eliminating allergen concern.

Skin benefits

  • fragrant
  • astringent
  • Australian native botanical

Known concerns

  • EU fragrance allergen (citral)
  • skin sensitisation risk in susceptible individuals
  • photosensitivity potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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