Very Disliked

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Explained

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.

Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of 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.

A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.

Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.

More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.

Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.

See all 2,554 products with Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

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.
Tonic Used remove soap residues and moisturize

Alternative names

Lavender Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
2.9%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0% to 1%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 34989
INCI Name LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL
EC #  - / 289-995-2
All Functions Masking, Tonic