What Is Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Oil?
Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Oil (INCI: CYMBOPOGON NARDUS HERB OIL) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Citronella Oil (Sri Lanka). Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Oil is an essential oil obtained from the herbs of the plant, Cymbopogon (syn: Andropogon) nardus (L.), Gramineae. The Ceylon citronella oil contains geraniol (about 60%), citronellal (about 15%), camphene, limonene, linalool, borneol. The Java citronella oil contains 25-50% citronellal, 25-45% geraniol.
Its declared cosmetic function is perfuming.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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