An essential oil distilled from flowering lavender, used as a perfuming ingredient.
What it is
Lavandula angustifolia herb oil is an essential oil distilled from the flowering tops of lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng refers to the ISO 8902:2009 standard for this oil and lists it as a perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes, body care products, bath 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
- 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.