The ingredient narratives reshaping clean beauty.
Hydroxycitronellal
aka 2-(4-methylpentyl)-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetaldehyde (IUPAC) · 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal
Synthetic fragrance ingredient contributing sweet, soft, floral/muguet (lily of the valley) notes to fine fragrance. On the EU's 26 mandatory fragrance allergen disclosure list.
- Sweet, soft, muguet (lily of the valley) fragrance character
- Used in floral and aldehydic fragrance compositions
- Soft, powdery base note modifier
- Mid-to-low volatility fixative function
- Used in both prestige and mass fragrance
- Fine fragrance
- Floral body lotions
- Eau de toilette
- Fragrance-preserved haircare
- Skin-scented serums
Oil-soluble fragrance component. EU mandatory allergen disclosure required. IFRA use restrictions for leave-on applications.
Documented contact allergen — on EU mandatory disclosure list. Higher sensitisation rate compared to some other fragrance allergens. IFRA has issued restricted use guidelines in leave-on products.
Scrutinised in clean-beauty fragrance transparency. Rarely disclosed at ingredient level by consumer-facing brands using complex fragrance compositions.
The ingredient narratives reshaping clean beauty.
Hydroxycitronellal
aka 2-(4-methylpentyl)-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetaldehyde (IUPAC) · 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal
Synthetic fragrance ingredient contributing sweet, soft, floral/muguet (lily of the valley) notes to fine fragrance. On the EU's 26 mandatory fragrance allergen disclosure list.
- Sweet, soft, muguet (lily of the valley) fragrance character
- Used in floral and aldehydic fragrance compositions
- Soft, powdery base note modifier
- Mid-to-low volatility fixative function
- Used in both prestige and mass fragrance
- Fine fragrance
- Floral body lotions
- Eau de toilette
- Fragrance-preserved haircare
- Skin-scented serums
Oil-soluble fragrance component. EU mandatory allergen disclosure required. IFRA use restrictions for leave-on applications.
Documented contact allergen — on EU mandatory disclosure list. Higher sensitisation rate compared to some other fragrance allergens. IFRA has issued restricted use guidelines in leave-on products.
Scrutinised in clean-beauty fragrance transparency. Rarely disclosed at ingredient level by consumer-facing brands using complex fragrance compositions.