The product contains allergenic fragrances (Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, D-limonene, Linalool and Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitised persons.
Alerts mentioning ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
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According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Additionally, the product contains allergenic fragrances (Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene and Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitised persons.
Official alert →The product contains allergenic fragrances (Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene and Coumarin), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitized persons.
Official alert →The product has an excessive concentration of estragole (measured value up to 0.93%). Estragole is a genotoxic carcinogen. Moreover, the product contains citronellol, geraniol, citral or alpha-isomethyl ionone, but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of their presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrances benzyl salicylate and alpha-isomethyl ionone (measured values: 0.011 % and 0.002 % by weight, respectively).
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrances geraniol, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, alpha-isomethyl ionone, butylphenyl methylpropional, eugenol, benzyl alcohol and d-limonene (measured values: 0.12 %, 0.096 %, 0.067 %, 0.062 %, 0.045 %, 0.026 %, 0.023 %, 0.011 %, 0.0072 % and 0.0031 % by weight, respectively). Since these substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers are not aware of their presence.
The perfume contains the fragrances butylphenyl methylpropional, hexyl cinnamate, benzyl salicylate, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal and d-limonene and benzyl alcohol (measured values: 0.4 %, 0.16 %, 0.10 %, 0.09 %, 0.026 %, 0.017 % and 0.012 % by weight, respectively). Since these substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers are not aware of their presence.
The perfume contains the fragrances hexyl cinnamal, butylphenyl methylpropional and alpha-isomethyl ionone (measured values: 0.025 %, 0.01 % and 0.002 % by weight, respectively).
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrances Linalool, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, eugenol, geraniol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol, coumarin, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate and hydroxycitronellal (measured values: 0.1 %, 0.04 %, 0.02 %, 0.02 %, 0.01 %, 0.01 %, 0.01 %, 0.01 %, 0.005 %, 0.005% and 0.003 % by weight, respectively).
The deodorant contains the fragrances hydroxycitronellal, alpha-isomethyl ionone and hydroxyisohexyl 3–cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (measured values: 0.05 %, 0.03 % and 0.02% by weight, respectively).
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrances hexyl cinnamal, butylphenyl methylpropional, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol, hydroxycitronellal, benzyl alcohol and hydroxyisohexyl 3–cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (measured values: 0.05 %, 0.02 %, 0.005 % , 0.005 %, 0.005 %, 0.004 % and 0.002 % by weight, respectively).
The body lotion contains isobutylparaben which has a potential endocrine disrupting activity. At the same time, the product contains limonene, linalool, coumarin, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone (measured values: more than 0.001% by weight).
Official alert →The perfume contains hexyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate, coumarin and alpha-isomethyl ionone (measured values: 0.0069%, 0.0024%, 0.0012% and 0.0011% by weight, respectively).
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrances benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone and hexyl cinnamal (measured values: 0.022 %, 0.041 % and 0.0012 % by weight respectively).
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.

