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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propane
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Menthol
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Persica Fruit Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Propane, Alcohol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propylene Glycol, Menthol, Water, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Limonene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Persica Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Gamma-Docosalactone, Parfum
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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.
Limonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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