CITRAL

Ingredient type:  ALLERGEN

Regulated allergen

✨ Role: Citral is used in cosmetics primarily for its ability to provide a fresh, lemony scent. It is also known for its antimicrobial properties.

Ingredient type: Fragrance

‍⚕️ Safety: Widely considered safe when used in recommended concentrations, but may cause skin sensitization in some individuals.

✨ Vegan: Yes, citral is a plant-based compound.

✨ Note: Citral can cause allergic reactions in sensitive skin and is generally one of the fragrance allergens that must be declared when its concentration exceeds a certain threshold in the product.

Found in: It is often used in perfumes, creams, lotions, and hygiene products such as shower gels and shampoos.

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