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Fragrance

VERBENA OFFICINALIS LEAF RECTIFIED OIL

CAS 84961-67-1 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Rectified vervain leaf oil — purified to reduce photosensitizing compounds, but still rich in citral and other fragrance allergens. Distinct from verbena absolute, which IFRA bans entirely due to severe sensitization.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Lemon-herbal fragrance note
  • Rectified version reduces phototoxic compounds
  • Natural perfumery ingredient

Known concerns

  • Citral content is a known sensitizer
  • Even rectified, allergens like geraniol and citronellal may remain
  • IFRA-restricted
  • Verbena absolute is banned by IFRA — only rectified leaf form is permissible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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