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.