Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil

This essential oil, steam-distilled from Cymbopogon schoenanthus, has a sharp, citrus aroma. It's used to give perfumes and cosmetics a fresh scent, though it can be sensitizing for some and direct skincare performance data remain limited.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A lemongrass oil used for scent that may irritate sensitive skin.
Category
Fragrance
Type
Essential Oil

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Elevates the sensory experience with a lemony aroma and can help mask unwanted odors. Evidence for direct skin-improving effects is limited, and it may bother sensitive skin.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in perfumes, body mists, deodorizing body washes, and scented lotions to impart a lively scent profile.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

This essential oil contains known fragrance allergens and may cause irritation or sensitization. Use at low concentrations and discontinue if stinging, redness, or itching occurs. In perfumery it is typically used under IFRA concentration guidelines.

Is Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil a Good Ingredient?

Fair rating: it delivers a fresh scent but offers limited skin benefits, and its volatile fragrance components can provoke sensitivity. Risk: higher likelihood of irritation or allergic reactions, especially on reactive or compromised skin.

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