FRAGRANCE ALLERGENS – WHY THEY’RE LISTED ON YOUR SOAP
Some scent ingredients (often from essential oils) can trigger sensitivities in some individuals. Health Canada requires certain allergens to be listed above trace levels – we include them for full transparency.
FRAGRANCE ALLERGENS YOU MAY SEE
Benzyl Alcohol – light floral/preservative | Geraniol – rose-like
Benzyl Benzoate – sweet balsamic | Citronellol – fresh rose
Benzyl Salicylate – soft floral | Linalool – lavender-like
Cinnamal – cinnamon | Farnesol – soft floral
Cinnamyl Alcohol – sweet/spicy | Hydroxycitronellal – fresh floral
Eugenol – clove-like | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone – violet-like
Isoeugenol – strong clove | Hexyl Cinnamal – jasmine-like
Citral – lemon | Coumarin – sweet/vanilla
Limonene – citrus/orange | Oakmoss Extract – earthy/woody
Methyl 2-Octynoate – fruity/green | Treemoss Extract – mossy
WHY THIS MATTERS
- Helps avoid reactions
- Supports ingredient transparency
- Required by Health Canada
- Common in natural essential oils
GOOD TO KNOW
Safe for most people in small amounts. Listed so you can make informed choices.
