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INCI name

VETIVERIA ZIZANOIDES ROOT OIL

Vetiver oil

FragranceTonicPerfumingreviewed

A volatile oil from vetiver roots used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Vetiveria zizanoides root oil is the volatile oil obtained from the roots of vetiver, Vetiveria zizanoides, a grass whose currently accepted scientific name is Chrysopogon zizanioides. CosIng lists it as a fragrance, perfuming and tonic ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in perfumes, aftershaves, deodorants, soaps and body care 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.

As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches and suppliers; the label does not show the amount used.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Tonic
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
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.

Products with this ingredient (9)

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