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
Laurus nobilis branch extract
CAS 84603-73-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Laurus nobilis branch extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Laurus nobilis flower/leaf/stem water”.
Also known as Laurus nobilis flower/leaf/stem water · Laurus nobilis leaf extract · Laurus nobilis leaf/stem extract · Laurus nobilis leaf/stem water
Used in cosmetics as a humectant, a skin-conditioning agent and a refreshing agent. Laurus Nobilis Branch Extract is the extract of the branches of Laurus nobilis.
- Humectant
- Skin conditioning
- Refreshing
- Tonic
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
Canonical ingredient record built from 5 public-source records.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Laurus nobilis branch extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActive5 entries
- Laurus Nobilis Branch Extract is the extract of the branches of Laurus nobilis.Source →
- Laurus Nobilis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained form the flowers, leaves and stems of the Laurel, Laurus nobilis L., LauraceaeSource →
- Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Laurel, Laurus nobilis L., LauraceaeSource →
- Laurus Nobilis Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of the Laurel, Laurus nobilis L., LauraceaeSource →
- Laurus Nobilis Leaf/Stem Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained form the leaves and stems of the Laurel, Laurus nobilis L., LauraceaeSource →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Laurus nobilis branch extract. 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 Laurus nobilis branch extract 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
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Laurus nobilis branch extract are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Laurus nobilis branch extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
