Very Disliked
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Oil
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
EU Allergen
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Union's Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
May cause Irritation
These ingredients are considered potential irritants, meaning they can cause irritation - but not necessarily for everyone. Everyone’s skin is different, so what bothers one person’s skin may be completely fine for someone else.
Explained
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil is also known as lemongrass oil. It is used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Major components of Lemongrass include limonene and citral. These are known EU allergens and may cause an allergic reaction and skin sensitivity.
Lemongrass oil is being researched for its antibacterial properties.
This is the volatile oil created from the steam distillation of fresh Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.), Poaceae. Lemongrass is native to South Asia and Northern Africa. It is commonly used to make tea.
See all 187 products with Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Users who like it
11%
Users who avoid it
89%
What it does
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Tonic
Used remove soap residues and moisturize
Alternative names
Lemon Grass Oil
Lemongrass Oil
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
2% to
3%
References
Products with Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
75419
INCI Name
CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL
EC #
 289-754-1 / 289-752-0
All Functions
Masking, Tonic
