FARNESOL
FARNESOL
Farnesol is a terpene alcohol of plant or synthetic origin. It acts as a fragrance and masking agent in cosmetic formulations.
PerfumingMaskingRestricted use
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Masking — Reduces or masks an unwanted odour.
Safety
Safety limit not to exceed
| Population | Limit / day | Type of reference | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult · general population | 0.8 mg/kg bw/day | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0 (ADI) |
Official reference limit, for information only, this is not personalised advice. Ask a pharmacist about your situation.
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Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | Cosmetic allergen subject to labelling (Annex III) |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products |
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Products
Products containing it
PuressentielHuile Essentielle, Ylang-Ylang Bio, 5ml
PuressentielHUILES ESSENTIELLES, pour diffusion, Citronnelle, 30ml
RocKeops, Duo Sec, 2 X 150ml
Roger&GalletNéroli Coffret Eau Parfumée Bienfaisante 30ml + Savon 100g
Roger&GalletGingembre Eau Parfumée Bienfaisante, 100ml
Roger&GalletJean-Marie Farina Eau De Cologne, 30ml
Roger&GalletThé Vert Eau Parfumée Bienfaisante, 100ml
WeledaCitrus, Déodorant. 100ml
WeledaDéodorant Au Citrus, Lot 2X100ml
Roger&GalletJean-Marie Farina Eau De Cologne, 100ml
WeledaLotion Après-Rasage, 100ml
Roger&GalletNéroli Eau Parfumée Bienfaisante, 100ml
Statistics
In Lou’s database
61
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Deodorants · Body hydration · Care water · Hydration · Anti-aging |
| Most frequent brands | Weleda · Roger&Gallet · Caudalie · Bi-Oil · Hei Poa |
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This information is reported factually and with attribution (authorities and publications cited). It does not constitute medical advice, for your situation, ask a pharmacist or a healthcare professional for advice.
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