Fragrancelow risk Common irritant
Limonene
INCI · Limonene
Citrus-scented compound. Becomes allergenic when oxidized.
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EU regulated fragrance allergen - oxidizes to become allergenic
How common is it?
Limonene appears in 459 of 4,442 products (10.3%) in the AllerNote catalog, most often in moisturizers (46 products). See the full prevalence dataset →
Names to look for on labels
Limonene appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
LimoneneD-LimoneneCitrus fragranceलिमोनेन
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Cosmetic with Citric Acid & Salicylic Acid
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Leave-In Conditioner
VO5
Heat Protect Spray
Cosmetic with Glycerol & Sorbitol
the Doux
Cosmetic with Balsam Copaiba & Hydrolyzed Keratin
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Cosmetic with Magnesium Hydroxide & Alpha-Bisabolol
Kure vs Protector
Kure vs Protector
L'ORÉAL
Shampoo with Salicylic Acid & Citric Acid
Foot Cream with Tea Tree Oil & Menthol
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