Citronellol
Citronellol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a perfuming agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 135 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CITRONELLOL |
| Function | PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 106-22-9 / 26489-01-0 / 7540-51-4 / 1117-61-9 |
| EC number | 203-375-0 / 247-737-6 / 231-415-7 / 214-250-5 |
| Prevalence | 2,226 products (2.4% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Fragrance |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 135 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
Used in
Fragrances 33.8%Toners 4.3%Deodorant 4.2%Body Washes 3.9%Serums 3.6%Face Cleansers 3.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Citronellol do in skincare?
- Citronellol functions as a perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Citronellol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Citronellol?
- It is most commonly found in Fragrance products, especially fragrances (33.8% of its uses).
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