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Did you know only 26 fragrance allergens have to be named on a label?

UK and EU rules name 26 fragrance allergens individually. Everything else can hide behind one word. Here's what that means for you.

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The rule: in the UK and EU, 26 specific fragrance allergens (Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol and others) must be listed by name when present above a set level. Everything else in the scent can stay hidden behind the single word “fragrance” or “parfum”.

So a label can look short while still containing dozens of undisclosed aroma chemicals.

More detail: What “fragrance” actually means on a label.

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A note on this content. The Sensitive Skin Lab publishes general educational information, not medical advice. If you suspect you have an allergy or sensitivity, consult a qualified dermatologist or allergist. Product formulations and labels change without notice, so always check the ingredients on the product itself.