The problem with linalool is, that just like limoneneit oxidises on air exposure and becomes allergenic. That’s why a product containing linalool that has been opened for several months is more likely to be allergenic than a fresh one.

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Super common little helper ingredient that helps products to remain nice and stable for a longer time. It does so by neutralizing the metal ions in the formula (that usually get into there from water) that would otherwise cause some not so nice changes. A super common fragrance ingredient found naturally in many plants including citrus peel oils, rosemary or lavender. It autoxidizes on air exposure and counts as a common skin sensitizer. Old Spice Original Shower Gel relies on its pleasant and long-lasting fragrance to cast away bad odors and purify the body as well as the mind. Thus, if used on a daily basis, this formula ends up captivating those around you, making you feel particularly powerful. In fact, its invigorating scent awakens your masculinity, removing daily impurities instantly. Suitable for all skin types, despite being extremely effective, this shower gel offers a gentle exfoliation, regenerating as well as smoothing your body's skin. Methylisothiazolinone (MI) is a preservative that' super efficient against bacteria at surprisingly low concentrations. The problem with it though is that it can also sensitize and irritate the skinquite easily when it comes in leave-on formulas. Old Spice offers a range of shower gels that are designed to leave you feeling refreshed and smelling great. The shower gels are perfect for those who want to start their day feeling energised, or for those who want to unwind after a long day. With a variety of fragrances to choose from, including classic scents like Original and Fiji, as well as more modern options like Swagger and Timber, there's a shower gel to suit every taste. The shower gels are also formulated to be gentle on the skin, leaving it feeling soft and moisturised.

Exactly what it sounds: nice smelling stuff put into cosmetic products so that the end product also smells nice. Fragrance in the US and parfum in the EU is a generic term on the ingredient list that is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average (but it can have as much as 200 components!). Super common little helper ingredient thathelps products to remain nice and stable for a longer time. It does so by neutralizing the metal ions in the formula (that usually get into there from water) that would otherwise cause some not so nice changes. A common fragrance ingredient that has a faint sweet balsamic smell. It can also be a solvent and can fight against microbes and insects very well. As you may guess, if something is only recommended in products that you rinse off (cleansers and shampoos), then it’s probably not the best ingredientfor the skin. Lastly, Magnesium Nitrate shields the skin from external damage by regulating cellular regeneration and repair. Thus, it speeds up instances of recovery when the skin's balance or strength is disturbed.

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Linalool is a super common fragrance ingredient. It’s kind of everywhere - both in plants and in cosmetic products. It’s part of 200 natural oils including lavender, ylang-ylang, bergamot, jasmine, geranium and it can be found in 90-95% of prestige perfumes on the market. It’s probably the most common cleansing ingredient of all. It’s usually the Chief Bubble Officer responsible for bigbubbles in cleansing products through the foam it creates is a bit airy and loose and not as dense and luxurious as the foam created by infamous SLS. A super common fragrance ingredient that can be found among others in lavender, ylang-ylang, bergamot or jasmine. The downside of it is that it oxidises on air exposure and might become allergenic. If (similar to us) you are in the weird habit of reading the label on your shower gel while taking a shower, you might have noticed that sodium chloride is almost always on the ingredient list. The other reason is that it’s mild and works very well combined with other cleansing agents and surfactants. The art of cleansing is usually to balance between properly cleansing but not over-cleansing and cocamidopropyl betaine is helpful in pulling off this balance right.A common fragrance ingredient that has a faint sweet balsamic smell. It can also be a solvent and can fight against microbes and insects very well. One of the “EU 26 fragrances” that has to be labelled separately because of allergen potential. what‑it‑does Citric Acid balances the skin and works by exfoliating the upper layer of dead skin cells to help clean pores. Besides, it helps even skin tone; A super common and cheap fragrance ingredient. It's in many plants, e.g. rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint and it's the main component (about 50-90%) of the peel oil of citrus fruits. The generic term for nice smelling stuff put into cosmetic products so that the end product also smells nice. It is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average. A helper ingredient that helps to makethe products stay nice longer, aka preservative. It works mainly against fungi.