Limonene
Limonene is a solvent and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 2,861 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A citrus-peel fragrance ingredient that also acts as a solvent. EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Limonene: deodorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Limonene: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Limonene: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 57187, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Limonene
Dove
Antibacterial Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Carex
Antibacterial Handwash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Anticaries con flúor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Head & Shoulders
Antipelliculaire Réparation & Soin Après-shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Antiperspirant Sure Sensitive for Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cien
Antitranspirant Comfort Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Antitranspirant Dry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Antitranspirante aerosol aroma pomelo y hierba limón
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Beiesdorf
Apès-soleil hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Apollo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lynx
Apollo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
AXE
Apollo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
AXE
Apollo 48H High Definition Scent
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fekkai
Apple Cider Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
APPLE LOVE Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Henkel
Après rasage parfumé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
l-oreal
Après soleil, lait hydratant apaisant au concentré de cactus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Après-shampooing Blond lumière
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing crème fondante à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing reconstituant Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
l-oreal
Après-Shampooing Soin démêlant hydratant sans silicone eau de coco aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Apricot nail & cuticle oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Deliplus
Aqua
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Balea
Aqua Feuchtigkeits Creme-Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters