Lavandula Officinalis Flower/extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antimicrobial, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
This is the extract of the flowers of Lavandula officinalis ; the flowers, leaves, and stalk of Sarracenia leucophylla , and Sarracenia purpurea ; the flowers, leaves, and stems of Hypericum perforatum, and Melissa officinalis; the leaves of Camellia sinensis ; the roots of Eleutherococcus senticosus, and the whole plant, Glycyrrhiza glabra.
What does it do?
Lavandula Officinalis Flower/extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Lavandula Officinalis Flower/extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lavandula Officinalis Flower/extract?
Lavandula Officinalis Flower/extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. This is the extract of the flowers of Lavandula officinalis ; the flowers, leaves, and stalk of Sarracenia leucophylla , and Sarracenia purpurea ; the flowers, leaves, and stems of Hypericum perforatum, and Melissa officinalis; the leaves of Camellia sinensis ; the roots of Eleutherococcus senticosus, and the whole plant, Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Is Lavandula Officinalis Flower/extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lavandula Officinalis Flower/extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lavandula Officinalis Flower/extract do in cosmetic products?
Lavandula Officinalis Flower/extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antimicrobial, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
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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: 06/06/2016