An essential oil from Leptospermum petersonii, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Leptospermum petersonii oil is an essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the leaves of Leptospermum petersonii, of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). CosIng gives "lemon scented tea tree oil" as a synonym and lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of 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.
It is not the same as the more common tea tree oil from Melaleuca alternifolia. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.