Ingredient

Citral

Mid risk

FunctionFragrance Allergen

What it is — Citral (INCI: Citral), a lemon-scented aldehyde that occurs naturally in citrus and lemongrass and is also used as an aroma ingredient.

What it does — It is commonly used to contribute a fresh, citrus note to a product's fragrance rather than to condition the skin.

Typical use — Found in perfumed skincare, body and hair products where a bright, citrusy scent is part of the experience.

Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for those who enjoy scented products; fragrance-sensitive users may prefer to avoid it, and it must be declared on the label in the EU.

Safety — Rated mid risk because it is an EU-listed fragrance allergen that can cause reactions in some people. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if you are sensitive to fragrance.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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