Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) essential oil
AKA: Cochin grass, Lemongrass Essential Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Not Clean
Cymbopogon flexuosus [Lemongrass] Essential Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91844-92-7
Form
Oil
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Adds Fragrance
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Traditional Use
Lemongrass has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and Southeast Asian herbal medicine for skin healing and antiseptic properties. Historically used in Indian and Thai skincare preparations for its cleansing and invigorating effects.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Cymbopogon flexuosus [Lemongrass] Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Microemulsion-based topical hydrogels containing lemongrass leaf essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf) and mango seed kernel extract (Mangif
Nguyen NNT, Nguyen TTD, Vo DL, Than DTM, Tien GP et al.
PloS one, 2024
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR