Is Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) safe in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract)
INCI: CYMBOPOGON NARDUS HERB EXTRACT
Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) (CAS No single CAS for “herb extract”; citronella plant extracts sometimes grouped under 91771-61-8 (Cymbopogon nardus extract); verify with supplier.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning, masking and antioxidant plant extract; may have mild. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No single CAS for “herb extract”; citronella plant extracts sometimes grouped under 91771-61-8 (Cymbopogon nardus extract); verify with supplier.
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Function
Skin-conditioning, masking and antioxidant plant extract; may have mild fragrance and insect-repellent properties due to citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; citronella-derived ingredients also used as insect repellents under EPA, but cosmetic use is as fragrance/conditioning without specific FDA limit
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract).
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) allowed in the EU?
Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) do in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) functions as: Skin-conditioning, masking and antioxidant plant extract; may have mild fragrance and insect-repellent properties due to citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS for “herb extract”; citronella plant extracts sometimes grouped under 91771-61-8 (Cymbopogon nardus extract); verify with supplier..
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