Ingredient

farnesol

Mid risk

FunctionFragrance allergen

What it is

Farnesol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient, and an EU-listed allergen. It also has mild deodorising properties.

What it does

It contributes a soft, floral scent and can help soften harsher fragrance notes, and is sometimes used to support a formula's freshness.

Typical use

Found at low levels in scented cosmetics and deodorant-style products; it must be declared on EU labels above set thresholds.

Who it suits / good to know

People sensitive to fragrance components may prefer to avoid it.

Safety

Graded mid risk as a recognised fragrance allergen with sensitisation potential. Patch-test before regular use and avoid if you have a known fragrance allergy. 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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