Fragrance

Eugenol

A clove-scented fragrance compound naturally found in clove and cinnamon, flagged as a recognized cosmetic allergen.

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⚠ Use with Caution
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Eugenol is a fragrance compound found naturally in clove oil and cinnamon, used in cosmetics and dentistry products for its distinctive warm, spicy scent.

Used in fragranced products, particularly those with spicy or warm scent profiles.

Key Benefits

Warm, spicy fragrance
Contributes a distinctive, recognizable scent note.

Suitable for

most skin types tolerant of fragrance; avoid if fragrance-sensitive

Main Actions

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It is one of the 26 EU-declared fragrance allergens requiring label disclosure due to contact sensitization potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eugenol do for skin?
Used in fragranced products, particularly those with spicy or warm scent profiles.
Who should use Eugenol?
Eugenol is suitable for: most skin types tolerant of fragrance; avoid if fragrance-sensitive.
Are there any warnings about Eugenol?
It is one of the 26 EU-declared fragrance allergens requiring label disclosure due to contact sensitization potential.

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