3-HEXENOL is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
3-HEXENOL
Safety grade: A
3-Hexenol is a naturally occurring alcohol that gives off a fresh, green, grassy scent similar to freshly cut plants or leaves. It is commonly found in plants and is used in cosmetics primarily for its pleasant fragrance.
This ingredient is used in cosmetic products to add a fresh, natural scent, mask unpleasant odors from other ingredients, and provide mild skin-conditioning benefits.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Skin Conditioning ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A