A floral water from lavender, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Lavandula angustifolia water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toners, face mists, 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 which parts of the plant were distilled or how the distillate was diluted.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.