Ingredient
Coumarin
A naturally occurring fragrance compound with a sweet, vanilla-like scent found in tonka beans, lavender, and sweet clover.
Coumarin is a fragrant organic compound that occurs naturally in many plants including tonka beans, lavender, sweet clover, and cinnamon. It has a sweet, warm, vanilla-like scent with hints of almond and is widely used in perfumery. Coumarin is also used as a fixative to help other fragrance components last longer.
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Low concern
Coumarin has a low comedogenic rating and is unlikely to clog pores.
Low concern
Coumarin is considered safe for fungal-acne-prone skin.
Low concern
Coumarin is generally considered safe during pregnancy.
Some caution
Coumarin may cause irritation in sensitive skin types. Reason: known fragrance allergen that can cause contact dermatitis.
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