Making cosmetics
The maximum usage rates for lemongrass essential oil are based on the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) standards:
Lip products, deodorants and antiperspirants 0.04% or 1 drop per 100 g of cosmetic product.
Body creams, body oils, foot care products and perfumes, face care products, and hand creams maximum 0,2%.
Making soap
In soap, use up to 1,6%.
When making candles, the amount depends on the type and manufacturer of wax. When using NatureWaxC3 soy wax, the maximum recommended dosage is 6%, i.e. max. 6g per 100g of wax.
INCI: Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil (citral, geraniol, limonene, linalool, citronellol)
Data sheet
- Best before
- 01.28
- Source
- Natural ingredient
- Päritolumaa
- India
- Packaging
- glass bottle
- Tooterühm
- Eeterlik õli
How to Use
- Use in cosmetics
- Quantities for use in cosmetics are very limited, do not exceed IFRA restrictions when using.
IFRA maximum usage levels
- The maximum usage level based on IFRA standards
- IFRA - International Fragrance Association propageerib lõhnaainete ohutut kasutamist. IFRA standardid on aroomiõlide ja eeterlike õlide ohutu kasutamise reeglite kogum. IFRA maksimaalne kasutusmäär on maksimaalne kogus, mida võib teatud tüüpi toodetes kasutada, eksimata IFRA reeglite vastu. Üldised kasutusoovitused kosmeetika ja seebi valmistamiseks leiad eespool. Kui soovid aga kogust muuta, ära ületa IFRA standardites lubatud lõhnaaine kogust.
- IFRA Category 1 Lip Products (solid and liquid lipsticks, balms, clear or coloured, etc.). Children’s toys.
- 0.15%
- IFRA Category 2 Deodorant and antiperspirant products (spray, stick, roll-on, under-arm, deo-cologne, etc.). Body sprays.
- 0,04%
- IFRA Category 3 Eye products. Facial make up and foundation. Make-up remover. Cosmetic wipes. Body and face paint Facial masks.
- 0,13%
- IFRA Category 4 Hydroalcoholic and non-hydro alcoholic fine fragrances (Eau de Toilette, Cologne, solid perfume, aftershave)
- 0,83%
- IFRA Category 5A Body creams, oils, lotions. Foot care (creams and powders). Insect repellent (for skin) powdered products.
- 0,2%
- IFRA Category 5B Facial toner. Facial moisturizers and creams.
- 0,2%
- IFRA Category 5C Facial creams. Hand cream. Nail care products including cuticle creams, etc. Hand sanitizers
- 0,2%
- Category 5D Baby creams, baby oil, baby powders and talc.
- 0,07%
- Category 6 Toothpaste. Mouthwash, including breath sprays. Toothpowder, strips, mouthwash tablets
- 0,48%
- IFRA Hair spray, mousse, gel, leave- on conditioner, Leave-on hair treatments. Dry shampoo. Hair deodorizer
- 0,27%
- IFRA Category 9 Bar soap,shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap, shower gels. Bath gels, foams, mousses, salts, oils
- 1,6%
Product Safety
- Hazard statements:
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- Safety precautions
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.