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Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

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

What is it?

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the berries of the Litsea cubeba, Lauraceae

What does it do?

Litsea Cubeba Fruit 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

  • Tonic

    provides a toning effect on skin or scalp — generally tightening or refreshing

EU regulatory status

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil 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 Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil?

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the berries of the Litsea cubeba, Lauraceae

Is Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil do in cosmetic products?

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, tonic.

What is the CAS number of Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is 68855-99-2 / 90063-59-5.

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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