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Cistus ladanifer top

CAS 89997-74-0

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Cistus ladanifer top in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Cistus ladaniferus flower cera”.

Also known as Cistus ladaniferus flower cera · Cistus ladaniferus flower wax · Cistus ladaniferus leaf extract · Cistus ladaniferus leaf oil · Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem extract · Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem water

Show all 13 names

Cistus ladaniferus oil · Cistus ladaniferus twig extract · Cistus ladaniferus twig oil · Cistus ladaniferus, ext. · Cistus ladanifer leaf/stem extract · Gum rockrose top · Labdanum (Cistus Ladaniferus) Wax

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a humectant, a skin-conditioning agent and a skin protectant. Cistus Ladaniferus Flower Cera is the wax derived from the flower of the labdanum, Cistus ladaniferus L., Cistaceae.

  • Humectant
  • Skin conditioning
  • Skin protecting
  • Perfuming
  • Fragrance
  • Conditioner
Is it a concern?
We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Cistus ladanifer top appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Industrial
  • EUCosIngActive9 entries
    • Cistus Ladaniferus Flower Cera is the wax derived from the flower of the labdanum, Cistus ladaniferus L., CistaceaeSource →
    • Cistus Ladaniferus Flower Wax is a wax obtained from the flower of Cistus ladaniferus, CistaceaeSource →
    • Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf Extract is an extract obtained from the leaves of the labdanum, Cistus ladaniferus L., CistaceaeSource →
    • Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf Oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of the labdanum, Cistus ladaniferus L., CistaceaeSource →
    • Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves and stems of Cistus ladaniferus L., CistaceaeSource →
    • Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves and stems of Cistus ladaniferusSource →
    • Cistus Ladaniferus Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, Cistus ladaniferus. The accepted scientific name for Cistus ladaniferus is Cistus creticus.Source →
    • Cistus Ladaniferus Twig Extract is an extract obtained from the twigs of the labdanum, Cistus ladaniferus L., CistaceaeSource →
    • Cistus Ladaniferus Twig Oil is an essential oil obtained from the twigs of the labdanum, Cistus ladaniferus L., CistaceaeSource →
  • USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.Source →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Cistus ladanifer top. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

  • SCCS

    EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

    No SCCS opinion on file.

  • CIR

    Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

    No CIR safety assessment on file.

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for Cistus ladanifer top yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

5 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

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  • EPA Chemical and Products Database

    exposure · updated 2019-12-20

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  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

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  • FDA GSRS UNII

    registry · updated 2026-02-26

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  • openFDA Substance

    registry · updated 2026-05-24

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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed Cistus ladanifer top in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Named organisations

1

Typical roles

HumectantSkin conditioningSkin protectingPerfumingFragranceConditioner
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Catalog

Found in these products

Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Cistus ladanifer top are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Cistus ladanifer top; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.