Ingredient glossary / Fragrance
Limonene
On the label: Limonene · Fragrance
What it is
The scent of citrus peel; harmless fresh, a contact allergen once it oxidises in air. One of the 26 listed EU fragrance allergens.
Fragrances: Fragrance ingredients give a product its scent, from a single essential oil to a blend listed only as 'fragrance' or 'parfum'.
Wikidata: Chemical compound. Q278809 →
In the research
680 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Comparative Analysis of GC-MS Chemical Profiles and Multidimensional Biological Activities of Essential Oils from Thirteen Lamiaceae Plants · Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 2026
- Perillic Acid Synergizes With the Miltefosine Leishmanicidal Effect Against Leishmania amazonensis · Parasite immunology, 2026
- Lemongrass · , 2006
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Products whose label lists it
6 on the siteMatched from the ingredient list the supplier printed; the position in the list (first or thirtieth) is on each product page.
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