INCI name

LEMONGRASS OIL

Lemongrass oil

Fragrancereviewed

An essential oil of lemongrass.

What it is

Lemongrass oil is an essential oil obtained from lemongrass. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient and notes that the monograph for this INCI name is still under development.

Where it is used

Found in perfumed products, soaps, shower gels, deodorants and body care.

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 identify the plant species. Essential oils contain fragrance constituents that may have to be listed separately on the label in the EU.

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.

Products with this ingredient (19)

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