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Citronellol

Our database includes 4,648 products that contain Citronellol.

Explained

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.

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What it does

Perfuming A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.

Alternative names

Dihydrogeraniol

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
6.7%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 32861
INCI Name CITRONELLOL
EC #  203-375-0 / 247-737-6 / 231-415-7 / 214-250-5
All Functions Perfuming