Lovage Root Extract

Worst

Fragrance Synthetic and Natural

No known benefits

Lovage Root Extract at a glance

  • Plant extract also known as Levisticum officinale root extract
  • Fragrance and perfuming ingredient
  • Can cause short- and long-term skin sensitization
  • Also has applications in the food industry

Lovage Root Extract description

Lovage root extract, AKA _Levisticum officinale_ root extract, is a plant extract used primarily as a fragrance in cosmetics. It has an herbal scent and is also used in the food industry. Currently, there’s little information about its concentration percentages or safe use in cosmetics. For more information, see the entry for _Levisticum officinale_ root extract.

Lovage Root Extract references

  • International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Research, January 2023, pages 73–77
  • Metabolites, January 2023, pages 1–14
  • Resources, June 2020, pages 1–16

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.