An essential oil from the flowering tops of lavender, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Lavandula officinalis flower oil is an essential oil obtained from the fresh flowering tops of lavender, Lavandula officinalis (synonym L. vera), of the mint family (Lamiaceae, Labiatae). CosIng also refers to it as lavender oil, describes it as containing esters calculated as linalyl acetate and lists it as a perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as 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
- 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.