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Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Severity 4/10

fragrance · botanical · also known as lavender oil, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil

Is Lavandula Angustifolia Oil safe?

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil carries moderate concerns worth knowing about (allergy risk).

In plain language

A calming-scented essential oil whose main components become allergenic as they oxidize; a regular cause of 'natural product' dermatitis.

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Documented concerns

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Allergy risk

4/10

Contains linalool/linalyl acetate that oxidize into sensitizers.

Official regulatory status

Pulled directly from official regulatory datasets and expert reviews — not our own judgement.

EU cosmetics: Restricted

Guidance by skin profile

Caredermis editorial guidance based on the concerns above — checked against the official records on every build, but not itself a regulator statement.

  • Sensitive skinUse with caution
  • Oily & acne-proneNo specific concern
  • Dry skinNo specific concern
  • PregnancyNo specific concern
  • Babies & kidsUse with caution
  • Eczema-proneHigh caution

Sources

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See our methodology for how these map to concern levels. Informational only — not medical advice.

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