Hydroxycitronellal

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Hydroxycitronellal omedelbart

  • Skin-sensitizing fragrance used for its floral scent
  • Derived from the volatile fragrant compound citronellol
  • EU-identified as a “fragrance allergen”
  • Also used in other personal hygiene and care products

Hydroxycitronellal beskrivning

Hydroxycitronellal is a skin care ingredient that primarily serves as a perfuming agent. This synthetic fragrance is derived from the volatile fragrant compound citronellol and has a floral scent with undertones of citrus. Hydroxycitronellal prompts skin sensitization in certain individuals, which can lead to bumps, redness and itchiness. Due to the reactions it can incur, hydroxycitronellal been identified as one of the European Union’s “26 fragrance allergens.” These fragrances must be listed by name on products that they’re included in and cannot simply be labelled as “parfum” or “fragrance.” Beyond skin care, hydroxycitronellal is also used in the hair and body care industries at a maximum concentration of 3.6%.

Hydroxycitronellal referenser

  • European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, Accessed January 2023, Webpage
  • International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, June 2020, ePublication
  • Allergo Journal International, July 2018, pages 173-183
  • International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, March 2018, pages 239-245
  • Contact Dermatitis, April 2011, pages 212-219

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

Vi kunde inte hitta detta i vårt ingredienslexikon. Vi registrerar alla saknade ingredienser och gör kontinuerliga uppdateringar.

Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.