Ingredient index / Personal care
Geraniol
A floral fragrance component that can matter for contact allergy.
- Label name
- Geraniol
- Typical function
- Fragrance
- Use
- Personal care
Where is it commonly found?
Perfumes, soaps and fragranced creams.
What should you check on the label?
Its name does not reveal whether it comes from an oil or synthesis. For allergy, the ingredient’s presence matters.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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