Fragrance
HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Better known as Lyral, a synthetic floral fragrance ingredient. EU banned it from cosmetics in 2021 because it causes contact allergy in many users. Avoid.
Function
Skin benefits
- Long-lasting floral fragrance note
- Lily-of-the-valley scent in fine fragrance
Known concerns
- EU banned in cosmetics from August 2021 (Lyral)
- Established skin sensitizer
- SCCS classified as strong allergen
- Listed Annex II prohibited substance
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
PubChem
U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.
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