ALLOCLIMONENE ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is used primarily as a fragrance component, adding a citrus, terpene-like odor profile in perfumes, skin care, hair care, and wash-off products.
What does ALLOCLIMONENE do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is used primarily as a fragrance component, adding a citrus, terpene-like odor profile in perfumes, skin care, hair care, and wash-off products.
Is ALLOCLIMONENE clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it sits in the caution zone because it is a fragrance material with sensitization potential, especially after air exposure and oxidation. It is typically managed through IFRA limits, allergen labeling rules where applicable, and careful control of freshness and storage.
Is ALLOCLIMONENE sustainable?
This material can be derived from plant or turpentine streams, or made synthetically, so its sourcing profile depends on the supplier. It is volatile and not expected to be highly persistent, but its use adds to the overall fragrance VOC load.
Is ALLOCLIMONENE COSMOS-approved?
It may be acceptable in COSMOS-natural or COSMOS-organic products only when it comes from a compliant natural fragrance source and meets the standard’s fragrance criteria. Its Green Chemistry profile is stronger with renewable sourcing and controlled oxidation, but weaker when petrochemical-sourced or used without clear traceability.
How does ALLOCLIMONENE work chemically?
The molecule is an unsaturated C10 terpene hydrocarbon, so it is oil-soluble, volatile, and more prone to oxidation than saturated fragrance materials. It is generally used at trace fragrance levels rather than as a main functional ingredient, and it benefits from airtight packaging, low light exposure, and antioxidant support in the fragrance phase.
Last updated 2026-05-14