Farnesol
Fragrance
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
EU Allergen
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Union's Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
May cause Irritation
Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.
Explained
Farnesol is a compound extracted from essential oils such as lemongrass, rose, and more. It is used as a fragrance in products to help boost floral scents.
Farnesol is a known EU allergen and causes contact dermatitis.
This ingredient is hydrophobic, meaning it is not soluble in water.
See all 710 products with Farnesol
What it does
Perfuming
A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.9%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
References
Products with Farnesol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33921
INCI Name
FARNESOL
EC #
225-004-1
All Functions
Deodorant, Perfuming