Fragrance Compounds (Linalool)
Category: Fragrance, Terpene
Brief Description: Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol chemical found in many flowers and spice plants.
Benefits: Provides a pleasant floral scent; also has antimicrobial properties.
Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Can cause irritation or allergies in sensitive skin or at high concentrations.
Target Audience: Used in a wide variety of cosmetic products for fragrance.
Chemical Composition: Linalool is a monoterpene compound.
Physical Aspect: Colorless oil with a floral aroma reminiscent of lavender.
Compatibility: Compatible with most other cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Typically low; however, it's a known allergen, so use is often disclosed when it exceeds certain thresholds.
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Can cause allergic reactions or skin irritation in some people.
Regulatory Status: Must be identified on the label if used above certain concentrations in the EU due to its potential to cause allergies.
Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Can be obtained from a wide variety of plant sources.
Brief Description: Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol chemical found in many flowers and spice plants.
Benefits: Provides a pleasant floral scent; also has antimicrobial properties.
Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Can cause irritation or allergies in sensitive skin or at high concentrations.
Target Audience: Used in a wide variety of cosmetic products for fragrance.
Chemical Composition: Linalool is a monoterpene compound.
Physical Aspect: Colorless oil with a floral aroma reminiscent of lavender.
Compatibility: Compatible with most other cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Typically low; however, it's a known allergen, so use is often disclosed when it exceeds certain thresholds.
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Can cause allergic reactions or skin irritation in some people.
Regulatory Status: Must be identified on the label if used above certain concentrations in the EU due to its potential to cause allergies.
Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Can be obtained from a wide variety of plant sources.
