Lemongrass Extract* ●
TL;DR. It is used mainly as a fragrance and botanical skin-conditioning extract, adding a fresh scent while contributing minor antioxidant and astringent properties.
What does Lemongrass Extract* do in a cosmetic formula?
It is used mainly as a fragrance and botanical skin-conditioning extract, adding a fresh scent while contributing minor antioxidant and astringent properties.
Is Lemongrass Extract* clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally accepted when properly declared, but it has clear sensitization and fragrance-allergen relevance because components such as citral, geraniol, limonene, and linalool may need allergen labeling. It is not a broad-spectrum preservative or active substitute, so claims should match its limited supporting role.
Is Lemongrass Extract* sustainable?
It is plant-derived and typically biodegradable, with impacts tied to farming, drying, and extraction or distillation energy. Residue management, solvent choice, and water use matter more than long-term environmental persistence.
Is Lemongrass Extract* COSMOS-approved?
It can be permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when made from approved plant material using allowed extraction methods and solvents, with organic status depending on certified feedstock. Its Green Chemistry fit is generally good when water, ethanol, glycerin, or carbon dioxide extraction is used, though concentrated aromatic fractions raise sensitization considerations.
How does Lemongrass Extract* work chemically?
This material is a complex botanical mixture of volatile terpenoid aldehydes and alcohols plus polar plant compounds, with citral often driving the characteristic odor profile. Use levels are typically low in leave-on products, and formulators manage oxidation, allergen disclosure, and compatibility with the formula’s solvent system and preservative strategy.
Last updated 2026-08-22