INCI name

CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS OIL

Lemongrass oil (East Indian)

Fragrancereviewed

An essential oil from East Indian lemongrass used as a fragrance.

What it is

Cymbopogon flexuosus oil is the volatile oil obtained from dried East Indian lemongrass, Cymbopogon flexuosus, of the grass family (Poaceae). Its main constituent is citral. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in shower gels, soaps, deodorants, massage oils and other 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. Fragrance allergens it contains, such as citral, may be listed separately on the label.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 354Cymbopogon citratus / schoenanthus/ flexuosus oils
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545

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