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Farnesol

SAFE INGREDIENT
Glossary
INCI NAME:

Farnesol


ORIGIN:

Synthetic


FUNCTION:

Perfume

Farnesol

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Farnesol, a colorless liquid insoluble in water but miscible with oils, is a fragrance of synthetic origin present in many essential oils. Due to its sweet and floral scent it is used in cosmetic products of all kinds and has antiseptic functions, which is why it is often used in products dedicated to personal hygiene and cleansing.

Given its sensitizing capacity, farnesol is included in the list of 26 perfumed substances considered potentially allergenic, which by law must be listed on the label when their percentage exceeds 0.001% in products that remain on the skin and 0.01% in products Flushing.