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 22, 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
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
º7 SHINE SERUM OIL MIST
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Tree Hut
Ocean Glow Body Oil
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Bath & Body Works
Ocean Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Harry’s
Odor Control | Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Oil to Foam Total Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Oil-Control Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Old Spice
Old Spice V-I-P
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Olive Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond building + Repair Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Styling Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Bronner’s
Orange-Lavendel Bio Körperlotion
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Original Care Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Frank Body
Original Coffee Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
original source
Original Source Lemon and Lime Revive
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kayali
Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 Hair Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Goldfield & Banks
Pacific Rock Swell Extrait de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Palmolive
Palmolive Men Sensaçao do Brasil Lime Shot
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Roll-On Anti-stress 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens