Very Disliked

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Explained

This ingredient comes from the lavender plant. It is used to add a scent or mask an unpleasant one in products.

Lavender contains linalool and linalyl acetate.

When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.

See all 326 products with Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Users who like it
7%
Users who avoid it
93%

What it does

Masking Obscuring or blocking
Perfuming A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 84226
INCI Name LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
EC #  289-995-2 / 283-994-0
All Functions Flavouring, Masking, Oral Care, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning