Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
- pharma
Cymbopogon citratus leaf
CAS 8007-02-1 · 70/100 · High conf.
Also registered as 3 other CAS numbers
89998-14-1 · 89998-16-3 · 91844-92-7
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
Cymbopogon citratus leaf in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract”.
Also known as Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract · Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf · Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract · Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf powder · Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf/stem extract · Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil
Show all 21 names
Cymbopogon schoenanthus water · Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil · Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil · Cymbopogon schoenanthus, ext. · Cymbopogon citratus / schoenanthus/ flexuosus oils · cymbopogon citratus leaf powder · cymbopogon flexuosus leaf powder · Andropogon citratus leaf · Cymbopogon citrates leaf · Lemongrass · West indian lemongrass leaf · cymbopogon citratus leaf water · cymbopogon flexuosus herb extract · cymbopogon flexuosus herb oil · lemongrass (cymbopogon flexuosus)
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, an astringent and a flavouring. Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract is an extract of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.), Poaceae.
- Skin conditioning
- Astringent
- Flavouring
- Soothing
- Tonic
- Perfuming
- High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
Cymbopogon citratus / schoenanthus/ flexuosus oils is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- In marketed US drugs
- EU Annex III — restricted
- EU restricted in cosmetics
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Industrial
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Lemongrass Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
EUCosIngActive8 entries
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract is an extract of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.), PoaceaeSource →
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf is the leaves from the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.), PoaceaeSource →
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf Extract is the extract obtained from the leaves of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.), PoaceaeSource →
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf Powder is the dried, crushed powder obtained from the leaves of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.), PoaceaeSource →
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.), PoaceaeSource →
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil is the volatile oil obtained by the steam distillation of fresh Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.), Poaceae Restriction: III/354Source →
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the whole plant of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.), PoaceaeSource →
- Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 354.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observed4 entries
- 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, Antioxidant, Deodorizer.Source →
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Astringent, Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner.Source →
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Fragrance.Source →
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Humectant.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Cymbopogon citratus leaf. 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 Cymbopogon citratus leaf yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EU CosIng Cosmetics Regulation Annexes
regulatory · updated 2023-10-03
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2019-12-20
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA National Drug Code Directory
regulatory · updated 2026-12-31
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often FDA National Drug Code directory has listed Cymbopogon citratus leaf in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
1
Typical roles
Skin conditioningAstringentFlavouringSoothingTonicPerfuming
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Cymbopogon citratus leaf; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Infusion Gingembre CitronÉLÉPHANT · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Shrimp FlavourYum Yum · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Infusion bioClipper · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Saumon aux épices tandoori, riz noir et petits légumesPicard · Frozen Foods
- PAD THAÏ Poulet - Nouilles, poulet et citronnelleGarbit · Meals
- Merlu blanc boulghour purée aux carottesPicard · Frozen Foods
- Marchand de sableClipper · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Riz basmati coco pointe d'épicesTaureau Ailé · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- St Jacques sauce au basilic thaï, nouilles de riz et légumesPicard · Frozen Foods
- Infusion AyurvedaTwinings · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Lunch bowl Riz & haricots 250gBonduelle · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Nems aux légumesPicard · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Thai Green Lentil CurryMerchant Gourmet · Meals
- 8 Nems au Poulet et à la Coriandre (avec sauce Nuoc-Mâm)Cuisine Évasion, Picard · Meats And Their Products
- THAI RED CURRY pasteBLUE DRAGON · Condiments
- Bo BunPicard · Frozen Foods
- Infusion Ayurveda Fraise Myrtille GrenadeTwinings,Twinings of London · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Soupe IndonésienneKnorr · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Voyage en ThaïlandeLiebig · Meals
- Soupe Tom Kha KaïPicard · Meats And Their Products
- Thé vert saveur citron vert gingembreTwinings · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Pâte de curry rougeReal Thai · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Voyage en Thaïlande Légumes, Lait de coco & CitronelleLiebig · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- 16 mini-nems (Poulet, menthe, Légumes, coriandre), Précuits, Surgelés (2 x 8 pièces)Cuisine Évasion, Picard · Meats And Their Products
