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Ingredient

Anise Alcohol

A fragrance ingredient (also called anisyl alcohol; occurs naturally but is usually made synthetically) with a sweet, faintly floral scent, used to add fragrance and flavour; it is one of the aroma substances EU cosmetics law requires to be named on the label because it can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Key facts

INCI name
Anise Alcohol
Evidence grade
moderate evidence
Reviewed

Similar ingredients

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Good to know

Fragrance allergencaution

One of the fragrance compounds the EU requires to be declared, because a minority of people react to it.

What it does

moderate evidence

Benefits

  • Adds a sweet, mild floral scent note to a formula

Side effects

  • Can cause allergic contact dermatitis (redness, itch, rash) in fragrance-sensitised people

Who it's for

Anyone who wants a scented product and is not fragrance-sensitive.

Who should be careful

People with fragrance allergy, sensitive or eczema-prone skin, or a known reaction to this allergen.

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