Fragrance
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
True lavender flower — the classic calming-scent botanical. Gentle on most skin, but the signature fragrance molecules are known allergens in a subset of users.
Lavandula angustifolia (true/English lavender) flower is used as an aromatic, fragrance, and skin-conditioning cosmetic botanical. The flower material is dominated by linalool and linalyl acetate, with smaller amounts of terpinen-4-ol, limonene, and 1,8-cineole. Linalool and limonene are on the EU Annex III list of declarable fragrance allergens. Oxidized linalool (linalool hydroperoxides) is significantly more sensitizing than fresh material and is a recognized cause of allergic contact dermatitis in the EU baseline patch-test series. CosIng lists the flower for skin conditioning and fragrance; no specific CIR monograph for flower material (oil has been reviewed). Lower camphor content than lavandin makes it somewhat gentler.
Skin benefits
- Aromatic, traditional soothing botanical
- Linalyl acetate and linalool contribute calming scent
- Broad cosmetic and toiletry use
Known concerns
- Linalool/limonene are EU-declared fragrance allergens
- Oxidized linalool elevates sensitization risk
- Not for reactive or broken skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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