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Anise Alcohol

Watch if sensitive·Moderate evidence

Anise alcohol is a fragrance ingredient with a mild floral scent, included among the EU-listed potential allergens even though it is considered a weaker sensitizer than many others on the list. Reactions appear to be uncommon.

Worth knowing

  • EU-labelled fragrance allergen
  • Known contact sensitizer for some
  • Restricted in the EU

Subject to EU named-label disclosure above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off thresholds.

References

Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.