Ingredient dictionary

Fragrant, volatile oil that can be a skin sensitizer.

Group of volatile fluids derived primarily from plants and used in cosmetics primarily as fragrant.

Plant that may offer some beneficial properties but can also be a skin sensitizer due to fragrant components (depending on which part of the plant was used).

Fragrant component in skincare products that also has some beneficial properties.

Antioxidant-rich plant extract that’s iffy for skin due to volatile fragrance compounds.

Fragrant extract that can be a skin sensitizer.

More commonly known as thyme oil. Like most fragrant plant oils, thyme is a source of potent antioxidants but its fragrant components (which are part of the oil itself) pose a risk of sensitivity.

Source of potent antioxidants, but its fragrant components (which are part of the oil itself) pose a risk of sensitivity.

Tea tree oil contains volatile components (such as linalool, limonene, and eucalyptol) that can be sensitising to skin.

Fragrant, volatile citrus oil that can be a skin sensitizer.

Styrax benzoin resin extract is a plant-derived ingredient used as a perfuming agent in cosmetics. It’s capable of sensitizing skin.

Styrax benzoin is a family of trees that generates aromatic cosmetic ingredients that can sensitize skin.

Also known as aniseed, it can have antioxidant properties, but its fragrant components make this a potential skin sensitizer.

Fragrant, volatile oil that can cause skin sensitivity.

Essential oil whose fragrant compounds pose a risk of irritation to skin.

Fragrance ingredient with a musky/woody aroma; may be problematic for skin.