INCI name

ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED OIL

Cardamom oil

An essential oil from cardamom seeds, used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Elettaria cardamomum seed oil is the volatile oil obtained from the dried ripe seeds of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum, of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). According to CosIng it contains eucalyptol, sabinene, alpha-terpineol and its acetate, borneol, limonene, terpinene and terpinen-4-ol. CosIng lists it as a fragrance, perfuming and tonic ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in perfumes, body care products 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.

The INCI name does not show the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.

Functions

Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Tonic: Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
Perfuming: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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