Why are limonene and linalool listed separately?

EU rules require 26 fragrance allergens to be named individually on the label.

Evidence

Source:: EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III
Applies to:: Formulations containing limonene
What this does not establish:: How a given product performs on your skin. Finished-product pH and concentration are rarely published, so this describes the chemistry, not a measurement of any specific product.
Last reviewed:: 2026-09-26

In practice

EU rules require 26 fragrance components to be named individually when present above a threshold, and this formula declares one or more of them. Their presence is a labelling requirement, not a safety warning — but if you have had a reaction to fragrance before, these are the specific components worth tracking.

Dermasift analyses skincare formulations against published cosmetic science. This is information, not medical advice — for a diagnosed skin condition, speak to a dermatologist.

Check this against a product’s ingredient list

Why are limonene and linalool listed separately?

EU rules require 26 fragrance allergens to be named individually on the label.

Evidence

Source:: EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III
Applies to:: Formulations containing limonene
What this does not establish:: How a given product performs on your skin. Finished-product pH and concentration are rarely published, so this describes the chemistry, not a measurement of any specific product.
Last reviewed:: 2026-09-26

In practice

Dermasift analyses skincare formulations against published cosmetic science. This is information, not medical advice — for a diagnosed skin condition, speak to a dermatologist.

Check this against a product’s ingredient list