"Low penalty" in all categories.
- INCI name: LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL
- Classification: Allergen, Regulated, Essential oil
Restriction in Europe:
The presence of the substance or substances must be indicated by “Lavandula Oil/Extract” in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point g), when the concentration of the substance or substances is higher:
- at 0.001% in leave-on products,
- 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- at 0.001% in leave-on products,
- 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Its functions (INCI)
- Humectant : Maintains water content of a cosmetic both in its packaging and on the skin
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Flavouring agent : Gives an aroma to the cosmetic product
