Citral
Citral is a perfuming and flavouring ingredient. It’s in 762 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, hair styling and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and lemon oils. EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Citral: flavouring
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Citral: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32857, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Citral
Dr. Brandt
Gentle Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
ghj
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Ginger Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
ginger scalp serum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
True Botanicals
Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
True Botanicals
Ginger Turmeric HydraGlow Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
gingham bath ultra shea body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
gingham fragrance mist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
GIOVANNI
GIOVANNI 2chic Ultra-Sleek Blow Out Styling Mist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Catrice
Glam In Gold Glow Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Glowing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Good-bye Cellulite Serum Fermeté Q10 Plus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Instituto Español
Gotas Frescas Hombre
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Vegamour
GRO AGELESS Anti-Gray Hair Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Jasmine Palazzo
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Pear Provençale
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Sea Salt Riviera
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tocca
Hair & Body Mist Vanilla Paradiso
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Nivea
Hairmilk 7 Plus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tocca
Hand & Body Wash Cleopatra
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives