Ingredient

eugenol

Mid risk

FunctionFragrance allergen

What it is

Eugenol is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a clove-like scent, and an EU-listed fragrance allergen.

What it does

It is used to add or round out fragrance in a formula and contributes a warm, spicy note.

Typical use

Appears at low levels in scented skincare, haircare and fine-fragrance style products; when present above set thresholds it must be declared on the label in the EU.

Who it suits / good to know

Those avoiding fragrance allergens should look for it by name on ingredient lists.

Safety

Graded mid risk as a recognised fragrance allergen with sensitisation potential. It can provoke reactions in fragrance-sensitive individuals. Patch-test and avoid if you know you are sensitive to it. This is general information, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - recognised fragrance allergen with sensitization potential.
Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

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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