Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Geranylgeraniol.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
Geranylgeraniol
CAS 24034-73-9
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Geranylgeraniol in plain language
Also known as (E,E,E)-Geranylgeraniol · (E,E,E)-Geranylgeranyl alcohol · 2,6,10,14-Hexadecatetraen-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl- · 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2E,6E,10E,14-tetraen-1-ol · All-trans-Geranylgeraniol · Geranyl geraniol
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Geranylgeraniol (Natural) · Geranylgeraniol (Natural) ~85% · Geranylgeraniol (Synthetic) · Geranylgeranyl alcohol · trans,trans,trans-Geranylgeraniol · trans-Geranylgeraniol
Used in cosmetics as an antimicrobial, an antioxidant and a humectant. Geranylgeraniol is the terpene alcohol.
- Antimicrobial
- Antioxidant
- Humectant
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
EPA DSSTox provides the canonical identifier, structure, and synonym profile for this chemical.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Geranylgeraniol appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActiveGeranylgeraniol is the terpene alcohol that conforms to the formula.
- Geranylgeraniol is the terpene alcohol that conforms to the formula.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Geranylgeraniol. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Geranylgeraniol yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid