Skin Conditioning
VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES LEAF/ROOT WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Vetiver leaf and root water — a warm, earthy-smelling hydrosol from the steam distillation of vetiver. Gentle skin-conditioning aqueous base.
Vetiveria zizanioides (vetiver) leaf/root water is a hydrosol, the aqueous distillate produced alongside vetiver essential oil during steam distillation. It carries a small fraction of the oil's sesquiterpene profile — khusimol, vetiverol, and related compounds — giving it the characteristic warm, earthy aroma at a much gentler tolerability than the concentrated oil. CosIng lists it under skin conditioning / fragrance. No specific CIR monograph; industry safety data and long perfumery use support a green tier. Vetiver essential oil itself has low reported sensitization, and the water further dilutes any potential allergen load. Preservation is required.
Skin benefits
- Gentle aromatic hydrosol
- Warm, earthy fragrance
- Skin-conditioning aqueous base
Known concerns
- Natural vetiver sesquiterpenes are low-allergen but not zero
- Requires preservation
- Fragrance-sensitive users should patch-test
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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