Ingredient index / Personal care
Limonene
A citrus-scented fragrance ingredient whose presence can matter for sensitised people.
- Label name
- Limonene
- Typical function
- Fragrance
- Use
- Personal care
Where is it commonly found?
Perfumes, shampoos, gels and fragranced creams.
What should you check on the label?
Do not equate limonene contact allergy with a citrus food allergy. They are different issues.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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