Botanical extract
LIPPIA CITRODORA LEAF
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Lippia citrodora (lemon verbena) leaf brings a citrussy herbal scent and antioxidant verbascoside. The leaf form is gentler than the essential oil, but the oil version is restricted in the EU due to phototoxicity.
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant verbascoside content
- Refreshing herbal scent
- Mild astringent
- Traditional skin tonic
Known concerns
- EU restricts lemon verbena essential oil as fragrance
- Phototoxic potential in oil form
- Skin sensitization risk
- Citral content can sensitize
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related botanical extracts
Same plant / compound family
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