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Lemon verbena absolute

مطلق رعي الحمام (الليبيا)

Essential oil (declarable)

The verdict

Common allergen — caution if skin-sensitive

What it is

Lemon verbena (Lippia) absolute.

WTF fact

A bright lemony absolute that is both a recognised sensitizer and phototoxic — IFRA tightly limits it. Worth knowing if it's listed.

Evidence & status

IARC carcinogen group

Not classified

EU status

Permitted; individually labelled above threshold

US · FDA status

Permitted

Halal status: halal

Plant/synthetic-derived; confirm not animal-sourced for naturals

Primary source

Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, Annex III — individually-declarable fragrance allergen (10 ppm leave-on / 100 ppm rinse-off).

Evidence, not medical advice. You decide.

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