Hydroxycitronellal

  • May Cause Irritation
  • May Worsen Eczema
  • May Worsen Redness
  • May Irritate Lips
  • EU Listed Allergen
  • Fragrance
  • Synthetic Fragrance

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal is an aldehyde.[1] Its properties and sensory feel in a finished product may vary depending on the concentration, other ingredients used, the formulation’s acidity, and manufacturing conditions. In cosmetics, it is used to add fragrance to products or adjust the characteristic odor of raw materials.[3] In Europe, the ingredient name must be declared when it is used above 0.001% in leave-on products or above 0.01% in rinse-off products.[2]

Hydroxycitronellal Details

Ingredient function
Perfuming
Main product categories
Perfume, Hair Spray, Moisturizing Cream
INCI name
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL
CosIng ID
34491

Hydroxycitronellal References

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