Lemongrass Essential Oil
Herbal Citrus Aroma
Essential oil with an herbal citrus aroma to scent your products naturally.
TECHNICAL DATA
INCI Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
No. CAS 89998-14-1
Classification Herbal-citrus essential oil
Appearance Yellow-brown liquid
Aroma Intense citrus, lemony
Citral 70-85%
FUNCTION
Intense citrus scenting agentPurifyingOutdoor-scented candles and productsAstringent and toning
APPLICATIONS
PerfumesSoapsCandlesCreamsMassage oilsAromatherapyHair care productsMassage
DESCRIPTION
Essential Oil · Cymbopogon citratus
Steam-distilled lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus). Rich in citral (70–85 %). An intensely citrus, lemony aroma. Widely used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, outdoor-scented products and cooking.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: 0.5–1.5 % (can be irritating at high concentrations)
How to use and incorporate: Add at the end of the process, with the base below 40 °C/104 °F, so volatile notes are not lost. In water-based products (toners, gels, shampoo, body mist) first premix with a solubilizer —polysorbate 20, Oleth-20 or PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil— at a 1:3 to 1:5 ratio and then add to the water.
Formulation tips:
- Citrus oil: may be photosensitizing if obtained by expression; in leave-on products for sun-exposed areas, limit its concentration. Oxidizes quickly: keep tightly closed and refrigerated.
- Declare on the label the fragrance allergens naturally present in the essential oil when required by the regulations of the destination market.
- For aromatic blends, combine top notes (citrus), middle notes (floral, herbal) and base notes (woods, resins) and let the blend mature for 24–48 hours.
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Soluble in vegetable oils, esters and alcohol; insoluble in water. May change the viscosity of gels and shampoos and attack some plastics (polystyrene): prefer amber glass, PET or lined aluminum.
Storage: Store in an amber bottle in a cool, dark place.
Precautions: Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Flammable: keep away from flames and heat sources. See the Safety Data Sheet.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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