Ingredient

Geraniol

Mid risk

FunctionFragrance Allergen

What it is — Geraniol (INCI: Geraniol) is a naturally occurring, rose-scented terpene alcohol used as a fragrance component. It is an EU-listed fragrance allergen that must be declared on labels above set thresholds.

What it does — It contributes a floral, rosy note to a formula's scent.

Typical use — Found in fragranced skin, body and hair products and within natural essential-oil blends.

Who it suits / good to know — Best for those who enjoy scented products and do not react to fragrance allergens. People with fragrance-sensitive or reactive skin may prefer to avoid it.

Safety — Graded mid risk as a recognized fragrance allergen that can cause sensitization in susceptible people. This is general information, not medical advice. Patch-test if you are fragrance-sensitive and discontinue if irritation occurs.

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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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