Ingredient
Citral
A naturally occurring fragrance compound with a strong lemon scent, found in lemongrass, lemon myrtle, and citrus oils.
Citral is a mixture of two isomers (geranial and neral) that occurs naturally in lemongrass, lemon myrtle, lemon verbena, and other citrus plants. It provides the characteristic fresh, lemony scent and is widely used in perfumery and fragranced products. Citral also has antimicrobial properties and is used in some natural cleaning products.
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Low concern
Citral has a low comedogenic rating and is unlikely to clog pores.
Low concern
Citral is considered safe for fungal-acne-prone skin.
Low concern
Citral is generally considered safe during pregnancy.
Some caution
Citral may cause irritation in sensitive skin types. Reason: known fragrance allergen that can cause contact dermatitis and photosensitivity.
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