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Fragrance

LIPPIA CITRIODORA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Lemon verbena essential oil — fragrant but high in citral, a documented skin sensitiser. SCCS has flagged it for restrictions in leave-on cosmetics; better suited to rinse-off products at low levels.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Pleasant lemon-citrus fragrance
  • Some antimicrobial activity from citral and limonene

Known concerns

  • High citral content — known fragrance allergen and skin sensitiser
  • SCCS recommends restrictions for leave-on use
  • Phototoxic potential
  • EU 26-allergen list components present

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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