An oil from the leaves, cones and stems of Italian cypress, used as a fragrance and emollient ingredient and regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Cupressus sempervirens leaf/nut/stem oil is, according to CosIng, a natural oil obtained from the leaves, nuts (cones) and stems of the Italian cypress, Cupressus sempervirens, a conifer of the cypress family (Cupressaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient, fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).
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.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions; according to the Annex III entry, the limit applies to the substance itself, not to the finished product.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
- Conditions and warnings
- (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344