fragrance
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.