What usage rates are recommended for this lemongrass oil?
Recommended usage depends on the product and its IFRA category. As a general guide: fine fragrance concentrate 0.5-3%, leave-on skin care 0.1-0.5% (IFRA body lotion cap 0.25%), rinse-off soap/shampoo 0.3-1% (IFRA cap 1.99%), candles and melts 2-5%, diffuser and room spray 0.5-2%, and insect-repellent body products up to 5-10% maximum. In food flavouring, doses are fractions of a percent of the finished product.
Usage Rate Table
| Product | Recommended | IFRA 51st cap (citral) |
|---|---|---|
| Fine fragrance concentrate | 0.5 - 3% | 0.99% (Class 4 EdT) |
| Leave-on skin care (lotion) | 0.1 - 0.5% | 0.25% (Class 5A) |
| Deodorant / body spray | 0.05 - 0.1% | 0.05% (Class 2) |
| Rinse-off soap / shampoo | 0.3 - 1% | 1.99% (Class 9) |
| Household cleaner | 0.5 - 1% | 1.99% (Class 10A) |
| Candles / melts | 2 - 5% | 10-100% (Class 12) |
| Diffuser / room spray | 0.5 - 2% | 5.00% (Class 10B aerosol) |
| Insect-repellent body care | 5 - 10% max | Skin-safe limit (Essential Oil Safety) |
- The IFRA limits are driven by the natural citral level (~60% in the batch); your perfumer should calculate the exact dose from the batch GC-MS
- Always start at the lower bound, evaluate the finished product after 24-48 h, then adjust
- Keep the total allergen load in the finished product below the EU labelling thresholds or list the six allergens accordingly
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
