Benzyl Salicylate is a fragrance component with a pleasant flower odor. It can be an allergy trigger and should be used carefully. Pay attention to this ingredient in a formulation if you have sensitive skin or if you have an allergy.
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Hexenol-3-Cis (Naturally Found In Honeysuckle)
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Linalool
Roles: Deodorant, Fragrance, Masking
Allergens
Linalool gives the product a nice and fresh lavender scent. It can be found in many essential oils. It oxidizes during air exposure and becomes allergenic. It can lead to irritation causing problems for people with sensitive skin. The threat is even higher if the product was opened several months ago. In such products, more Linalool is oxidized.
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Longifolene (Naturally Occurring In Pine Resin)
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Terpineol
Roles: Fragrance
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Camphene (Naturally Occurring In Pine Trees)
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Citronellol
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
Allergens
Citronellol makes the product smell better. It’s one of the most frequently used fragrance ingredients in the world. It smells like a fresh cut of apple peel mixed with a citrus scent. It’s also used to enhance flower scent. It has slight anti-bacterial activity.
Beware! This component is in the list of potential allergens and can cause allergic contact dermatitis.
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Eugenol
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
Allergens
Eugenol is a fragrance and one of the ingredients you should use carefully. It is in the list of 26 European Union fragrances that have to be labeled separately because of allergen potential. Laboratory studies show that the component is cytotoxic even at low concentrations. But no studies were performed on humans. In general, it's not the best skincare component.
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Dimethyl Heptenal (Naturally Occurring In Ginger)
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Methyl Anthranilate
Roles: Flavoring, Fragrance, Masking
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Phenethyl Acetate (Naturally Occurring In Pineapple)
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Phenethyl Alcohol
Roles: Fragrance, Masking, Preservative
Antifungal
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Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/caprate (Made From Sustainably Harvested Palm
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Soy Or Coconut Oil)
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Triethyl CitrateAntioxidant
Roles: Deodorant, Fragrance, Masking, Solvent
Antiseptic
Deodorant
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Sodium Citrate
Roles: Buffering, Chelating, Masking
Sodium Citrate is a water-soluble soft organic surfactant with strong stabilizing and conditioning effects. It helps to produce foam and lowers the negative impact of hard water on your skin and hair. It also helps to regulate the pH level of the product. It’s a natural ingredient and it’s safe for most people. It’s used in food (additive number E331).
Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.
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Water
Roles: Solvent
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.
