An extract of sweet grass used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Hierochloe odorata extract is an extract of sweet grass, Hierochloe odorata, of the grass family (Poaceae), a grass known for its sweet, hay-like scent from coumarin. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes, creams, 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 reveal the extraction method or solvent. Fragrance allergens it contains, such as coumarin, 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.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.