Lavender

Lavandula Oil/Extract

Adds scent.

In the Fragrance group

What it is

An oil or extract from lavender plants.

Gives the product its scent.

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What it does in a formula

Adds scentOfficial EU function: Fragrance

Why some people watch for it

Fragrance

Some people prefer unscented products, and people with sensitive skin often look for fragrance because it is one of the ingredient types most often linked to skin reactions.

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