LIPPIA CITRIODORA LEAF OIL
Essential oil extracted from the leaves of lemon verbena, a plant of South American origin. It acts as a fragrance in cosmetic formulations.
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Precautions & sensitive groups
Precaution — In the absence of sufficient data, the HMPC advises against use during pregnancy. To be confirmed by the pharmacist. — source: EMA/HMPC — Verbenae citriodorae folium
Precaution — In the absence of sufficient data, the HMPC advises against use during breastfeeding. To be confirmed by the pharmacist. — source: EMA/HMPC — Verbenae citriodorae folium
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| Classification CLP (Règl. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — perturbateur endocrinien (santé humaine) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Liste des substances candidates (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| Commission européenne (Règl. 1223/2009, Annexe III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| Commission européenne (Catalogue UE des nanomatériaux, Règl. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
Who it is not recommended for
En l’absence de données suffisantes, l’HMPC déconseille l’usage pendant la grossesse. À confirmer par le pharmacien.
En l’absence de données suffisantes, l’HMPC déconseille l’usage pendant l’allaitement. À confirmer par le pharmacien.
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