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Skin Conditioning

LIPPIA CITRODORA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS 85116-63-8 (generic)
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A whole-plant lemon verbena extract. EU Annex II entry 450 prohibits verbena absolute, and citral content brings sensitisation risk; use is heavily restricted in EU cosmetics.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning at low concentrations
  • Aromatic phytochemicals

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II entry 450 prohibits Verbena absolute (Lippia citriodora) in cosmetics
  • High citral content — known fragrance allergen
  • Phototoxicity risk from citrus-like furanocoumarin/citral mix
  • Sensitisation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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