HEXANAL
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Hexanal is mainly used as a perfuming agent in cosmetic products to provide a fresh, fruity scent. It can also help mask the scent of other active ingredients.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, hexanal is generally considered safe when used in the concentrations recommended for cosmetics. However, it is essential to follow the recommendations for use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, hexanal is synthetically derived or extracted from plant sources, making it suitable for vegan formulas.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most consumers, but like any fragrance agent, it can cause irritation for people with very sensitive or allergic skin.
Present in: Perfumes, body lotions, moisturizers and hair care products.
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