Ingredient decoder
INCI name: Citronellol
Scent ingredient that can cause allergic reactions in some people.
Citronellol is a rosy, slightly citrus scent compound found in rose, geranium and citronella oils, added to products for fragrance. It is one of the scent components that must be named on EU labels above set levels because it can trigger allergic reactions in some people. For acne-prone skin it does not clog pores, but irritation and redness can make breakouts look and feel worse, so sensitive skin may do better without it.
Not usually, but it is worth watching. Citronellol is not a proven pore-clogger, but scent ingredients like this can irritate sensitive skin, and irritated skin can make breakouts look and feel worse. Notice how your skin reacts when a product lists it near the top.
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Citronellol has no published comedogenic rating in Fulton's 1989 table. It is not a proven pore-clogger, but it is worth watching on acne-prone skin.
In short: scent ingredient that can cause allergic reactions in some people. In formulas it is used for perfuming.
On ingredient lists, citronellol can also appear as Beta-citronellol or Dl-citronellol.
