Is Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil
Also known as: Lippia citriodora oil, Verbena absolute, Verbena (Lippia citriodora hbk.), Verbena oil
INCI: LIPPIA CITRIODORA LEAF OIL
Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil (CAS 8024-12-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
3 human repeat insult patch tests aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 1350 | - | - |
| HMT | - | 0 | 8100 | - | - |
| HMT | - | 0 | 8100 | - | - |
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 450
(EC) 2013/344
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 450
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
India: Restricted · max 0.002
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | banned | - | all cosmetics when used as fragrance ingredient |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (5)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
eu_banned_cosmetics
fda_food_additive
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Lippia citriodora oil
Verbena absolute
Verbena (Lippia citriodora hbk.)
Verbena oil
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
consumer_product
banned; Europe; Personal care
consumer_product
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8024-12-2.
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