Levisticum Officinale Oil
Levisticum Officinale Oil
LEV
4/10
Concern level
Moderate concern
Essential oil obtained from lovage (Levisticum officinale), used in cosmetics mainly as a fragrance ingredient and occasional skin-conditioning botanical. It is a complex mixture of volatile terpenes and related aroma compounds rather than a single defined molecule.
Pore-clogging
Low
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory
No data
Concerns
Essential OilPhotosensitivityAllergen
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
0.01% - 0.50%CAS Number: 8016-31-7
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin3/10
oily skin4/10
sensitive skin1/10
acne prone2/10
mature skin3/10
normal skin4/10
Interactions
incompatible with: Avoid combining with other strong fragrances/essential oils if skin is sensitive, Use caution with other known sensitizers or irritants, Avoid layering with strong exfoliants on compromised skin
Risks & Warnings
Can cause skin irritation and allergic contact sensitization, especially in leave-on products or at higher doses. Essential oils may also be problematic for very sensitive skin. Lovage oils have been associated with skin sensitization in safety data sheets, and botanical volatile oils may contain photoactive constituents depending on chemotype and extraction method.
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