FARNESOL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
FARNESOL
Safety grade: C
Farnesol is a fragrant alcohol found naturally in plants and flowers that has a delicate, floral scent. It's commonly used to make products smell pleasant and fresh.
Farnesol is used in cosmetics to provide a natural fragrance and mask any unpleasant odors from other ingredients, giving products a more appealing scent.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C