Fragrancemedium risk Common irritant
Citral
INCI · Citral
Lemon-scented fragrance found in citrus oils and lemongrass. Member of Fragrance Mix II. EU regulated.
Why dermatologists flag it
ACDS-listed fragrance allergen and EU regulated component
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Citral appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
CitralGeranialNeralLemonal3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
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