Fragrance ingredient
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
INCI: Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil
An essential oil from Cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) used as a fragrance in cosmetics; regulated in the EU under Annex III due to its content of Citral and Limonene allergens.
Also known as: lemongrass oil
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Benefits
- ✓Contributes a fresh, citrus-grassy fragrance
- ✓Mild antimicrobial properties
Watch for
- ⚠Contains Citral and Limonene — EU-regulated fragrance allergens; must be disclosed above threshold concentrations
- ⚠Subject to EU Annex III restrictions; regulated under the EC Cosmetics Regulation
- ⚠Can cause skin sensitization, especially on reactive skin