【Citronellol】

Rating: WORST
Categories: Fragrance: Synthetic and Natural, Irritant, Plant Extracts

Citronellol is 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 oxidize, which is believed to trigger aggravation on skin.

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Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/701389-CITRONELLOL/