DECANAL

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Decanal is an aromatic compound with fragrant properties, often used for its fresh, lemony scent. It may also have antibacterial properties.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally safe in cosmetics at the concentrations used.

✨ Vegan: Yes, decanal is generally of synthetic origin or derived from essential oils, making it compatible with a vegan ethic.

✨ Worth knowing: Although considered safe, decanal can sometimes cause mild irritation in people with very sensitive skin. It is important to test the product on a small area of skin the first time it is used.

Present in: fragrances, body lotions, sun creams and some hair care products to add a fresh, fragrant note.