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Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Gallica Flower Water
MaskingRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingWater, Rosa Gallica Flower Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Parfum, Citric Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
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