Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxycitronellal is a cosmetic ingredient used as a perfuming agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex, with a maximum permitted concentration).
| INCI name | Hydroxycitronellal |
| Function (observed) | Perfuming |
| CAS number | 107-75-5 |
| EC number | 203-518-7 |
| Prevalence | 990 products (1.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Fragrance |
| EU status | Restricted (annex III) |
| Max concentration (EU) | (b) 1,0 % |
| Monthly searches | 880 |
Used in
Fragrances 50.4%Hair Sprays 4.3%Hair Oils 3.4%Styling Creams & Sprays 3.4%Conditioners 2.5%Body Washes 2.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydroxycitronellal do in skincare?
- Hydroxycitronellal functions as a perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydroxycitronellal allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with a maximum permitted concentration ((b) 1,0 %).
- What products contain Hydroxycitronellal?
- It is most commonly found in Fragrance products, especially fragrances (50.4% of its uses).
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