Banned in EU

Lippia Citriodora Oil

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

What is it?

Lippia Citriodora Oil is an essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the leaves from the Lemon Verbena, Lippia citriodora, Verbenaceae

What does it do?

Lippia Citriodora 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

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Lippia Citriodora Oil is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 450), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lippia Citriodora Oil?

Lippia Citriodora Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lippia Citriodora Oil is an essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the leaves from the Lemon Verbena, Lippia citriodora, Verbenaceae

Is Lippia Citriodora Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Lippia Citriodora Oil is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Lippia Citriodora Oil do in cosmetic products?

Lippia Citriodora Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Lippia Citriodora Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Lippia Citriodora Oil is 8024-12-2.

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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