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Citral
Lemon-fresh aromatic component that is naturally present in lemongrass, lemon myrtle, and other essential oils. Citral belongs to fragrance allergens and may be undesirable for very sensitive skin.
fragrance allergenlemon scentessential oilssensitive skin
⚠ Use with Caution
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Citral - mixture of geranial and neral isomers with strong lemon-like scent. In cosmetics, it is used as a fragrance component or a natural part of essential oils.
Fragranced creams, body care, cleansing, shampoos, scented balms, natural fragrance blends, and products with lemongrass/citrus oils.
Key Benefits
Provides a lemon scent
Creates a bright citrus/herbal smell in the formula.
Present in essential oils
May not be added separately but come from a botanical fragrance blend.
Marker of fragrance
Helps to understand that the product is not fragrance-free.
Suitable for
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Potential irritant
Citral is one of the fragrance allergens, so for dermatitis, rosacea, or reactive skin, it is better to be cautious with leave-on products containing it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Citral do for skin?
Fragranced creams, body care, cleansing, shampoos, scented balms, natural fragrance blends, and products with lemongrass/citrus oils.
Who should use Citral?
Citral is suitable for: fragranced formulas, rinse-off products.
Are there any warnings about Citral?
Citral is one of the fragrance allergens, so for dermatitis, rosacea, or reactive skin, it is better to be cautious with leave-on products containing it.
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