Linalool

Linalool is a cosmetic ingredient used as a deodorant, perfuming agent. It appears in about 5% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 555 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameLINALOOL
FunctionDEODORANT, PERFUMING
CAS number78-70-6
EC number201-134-4
Prevalence4,610 products (4.97% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies555 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches12,100

Used in

Fragrances 20.8%Face Cleansers 5.2%Body Washes 5.1%Shampoos 4.8%Serums 4.1%Conditioners 3.6%

Frequently asked

What does Linalool do in skincare?
Linalool functions as a deodorant, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Linalool?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially fragrances (20.8% of its uses).

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