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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantVp/Va Copolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativePolyquaternium-6
Hydroxyethyl Oleyl Dimonium Chloride
Cetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCoumarin
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopherol
AntioxidantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Vp/Va Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-6, Hydroxyethyl Oleyl Dimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Coumarin, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopherol, CI 19140, CI 17200
Isododecane
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Polycitronellol T-Butyl Ether
EmollientPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPhytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Bis-(Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate
Skin ConditioningDilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientCitronellol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingIsododecane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isoamyl Laurate, Diheptyl Succinate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polycitronellol T-Butyl Ether, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Parfum, Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Bis-(Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Coumarin
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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 CitronellolCoumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinGeraniol 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)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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.
Learn more about Parfum