An extract of patchouli leaves, used as a perfuming ingredient.
What it is
Pogostemon cablin leaf extract is an extract obtained from the leaves of patchouli, Pogostemon cablin (syn. Pogostemon patchouli), of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes 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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.
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.