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Citronellol

Rating: Worst

Citronellol at a Glance

  • Volatile fragrance chemical
  • Extracted from geranium, rose, and other plants
  • Causes skin aggravation when exposed to air

Citronellol Description

A volatile fragrance chemical extracted from geranium, rose, and other plants, citronellol has a characteristic grassy, citrus-like scent. Applied to skin, it can cause aggravation when exposed to air. This exposure causes the unstable citronellol molecule to oxidise, which is believed to trigger aggravation on skin.

Citronellol References

Food and Chemical Toxicology, August 2022, ePublication
Contact Dermatitis, November 2020, pages 372-379
Dermatitis, August 2019, pages 268-271
Contact Dermatitis, June 2014, pages 329-339
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