Linalool
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A naturally occurring fragrance compound found in many essential oils, including lavender, and also produced synthetically. It has a floral, slightly spicy scent.
Why it’s used
It is one of the most common fragrance ingredients in cosmetics, valued for its scent and used both on its own and as a natural component of essential oils.
What the evidence says
Linalool is one of a group of fragrance materials that the EU and CIR recognize as a known contact allergen for a minority of users, especially when oxidized through air exposure. It is required to be labeled by name when present above certain thresholds in the EU precisely so allergy-prone consumers can identify and avoid it.
Context
Sensitization risk rises with concentration and with oxidation over time; fresh product and lower use levels carry lower risk. Relevant mainly to leave-on products and to people with known fragrance sensitivities.
Educational information, not medical or safety advice. Consult a professional for allergies or medical concerns.