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Fragrance

LIPPIA CITRODORA FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS 85116-63-8 (generic) Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Lemon verbena (Aloysia/Lippia citriodora) flower extract — bright lemony aroma. Useful as a perfuming and antioxidant botanical, but its citral and limonene content are common EU-regulated fragrance allergens.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant verbascoside content
  • Pleasant lemony scent for fragrance use
  • Mild astringent for skin

Known concerns

  • Citral and limonene content — EU Annex III fragrance allergens
  • Photosensitization risk in sun-exposed leave-on
  • Verbenone and other monoterpenes can sensitize
  • SCCS opinion on Lippia citriodora absolute (2015) flagged restrictions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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