NaturalFragrance" ●
TL;DR. It is used primarily to give a product a desired smell and to mask the base odor of other raw materials.
What does NaturalFragrance" do in a cosmetic formula?
It is used primarily to give a product a desired smell and to mask the base odor of other raw materials.
Is NaturalFragrance" clean?
Clean standards usually treat it as acceptable only with full disclosure, IFRA compliance, and required allergen labeling, because it is a common source of sensitivity for reactive skin. It is not automatically a restricted-list issue, but undisclosed composition, oxidation byproducts, and sensitizing constituents are the main flags.
Is NaturalFragrance" sustainable?
This ingredient is typically sourced from plant-derived volatile materials, though the footprint varies widely by crop, extraction method, yield, and land use. Biodegradability is composition-dependent, and some constituents can be more persistent in aquatic systems than others.
Is NaturalFragrance" COSMOS-approved?
It can be permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic only when the full composition meets natural-origin and processing rules, with allergen declaration where required. Its Green Chemistry fit depends heavily on feedstock traceability, extraction method, and biodegradability of each constituent.
How does NaturalFragrance" work chemically?
This material is usually a multi-component blend of volatile organic molecules, commonly including terpenes, alcohols, esters, aldehydes, and phenols. Typical use levels are often about 0.05% to 1% in leave-on products and 0.1% to 2% in rinse-off products, with stability influenced by oxidation, light exposure, packaging, and compatibility with solubilizers or emulsifiers.
Last updated 2026-05-16