LIPPIA CITRIODORA ABSOLUTE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A potent lemon verbena absolute flagged with multiple EU Annex II restrictions requiring legal review and potentially prohibiting its use.
Lippia citriodora absolute is a highly concentrated alcohol-soluble extract listed in EU Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009, with specific labeling requirements triggered by notes regarding Annex II entries 450 and 196. Annex II entry 450 references specific Lippia citriodora preparations that may be restricted, while entry 196 relates to furanocoumarin-containing preparations with photosensitizing potential. The concentrated absolute form raises higher regulatory concerns than the water form, and the EU CosIng notes explicitly advise legal compliance review, indicating this ingredient may be prohibited or severely restricted in EU cosmetics.
Skin benefits
- Potent antioxidant (verbascoside)
- Premium fragrance component
- Skin conditioning in compliant formulations
Known concerns
- EU Annex II entries 450 and 196 applicability requires legal review
- May be prohibited in EU cosmetics
- Contains furanocoumarins with photosensitization risk
- Highly concentrated allergen form
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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