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Cupressus Sempervirens Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Cupressus Sempervirens Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae

What does it do?

Cupressus Sempervirens Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Cupressus Sempervirens Oil is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 123). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cupressus Sempervirens Oil?

Cupressus Sempervirens Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cupressus Sempervirens Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae

Is Cupressus Sempervirens Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Cupressus Sempervirens Oil is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Cupressus Sempervirens Oil do in cosmetic products?

Cupressus Sempervirens Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.

What is the CAS number of Cupressus Sempervirens Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cupressus Sempervirens Oil is 84696-07-1 / 8013-86-3.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010