GERANIOL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
GERANIOL
Safety grade: C
Geraniol is a fragrant alcohol found naturally in rose oil, geranium, and other plants that gives products a pleasant floral scent. It's commonly used in perfumes and colognes for its sweet, rosy aroma.
Geraniol is used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient to provide a natural floral scent and as a tonic to help invigorate and refresh the skin.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to GERANIOL
- EUCALYPTOL — Grade A. Natural volatile with floral-minty scent and skin-refreshing tonic properties.
- LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL — Grade A. Essential oil providing natural floral fragrance and invigorating tonic effects.
- LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL — Grade A. Citrus essential oil delivering natural fragrance and skin-refreshing tonic benefits.
Other Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- COUMARIN — Grade C**
Other Tonic ingredients
- EUGENOL — Grade C
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- MENTHA PIPERITA OIL — Grade C
- CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT — Grade A
- PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT — Grade A
- SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- GERANYL ACETATE — Grade C