A volatile oil from lemon myrtle leaves, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Backhousia citriodora leaf oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of lemon myrtle, Backhousia citriodora, an Australian tree of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.