LINALOOL. B ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily a fragrance component, used to add floral, citrus, and fresh notes to personal care formulas. It can also occur naturally as part of essential oil blends.
What does LINALOOL. B do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily a fragrance component, used to add floral, citrus, and fresh notes to personal care formulas. It can also occur naturally as part of essential oil blends.
Is LINALOOL. B clean?
From a clean beauty perspective, it is acceptable but flagged because it is a regulated fragrance allergen and can be irritating for some users, especially after oxidation. Many clean frameworks permit it with disclosure rather than treating it as broadly unproblematic.
Is LINALOOL. B sustainable?
This material can be plant-derived from essential oils or made synthetically, so its sustainability profile depends on sourcing route and supplier transparency. It is generally biodegradable, but volatile fragrance materials can contribute to overall VOC load.
Is LINALOOL. B COSMOS-approved?
It can align with COSMOS when it comes from permitted natural aromatic sources and is used within a compliant fragrance composition. Synthetic petrochemical versions have weaker Green Chemistry alignment, while renewable sourcing, good biodegradability, and careful oxidation control improve its profile.
How does LINALOOL. B work chemically?
The molecule is an acyclic, unsaturated monoterpene tertiary alcohol, which explains its volatility, scent impact, and susceptibility to air-driven oxidation. It is typically used at trace to low fragrance levels, and EU allergen labeling is triggered above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Last updated 2026-05-13