Decanal
What Decanal is & what it does
Decanal is a naturally occurring aldehyde with a citrus-orange, waxy odor, found in citrus peels and many essential oils. In cosmetics it is used chiefly as a fragrance ingredient to lend a fresh, peel-like top note. Like other fragrance aldehydes it is used at very low levels. Fragrance components can be sensitizing for some people, so it is typically dosed sparingly.
What is Decanal?
It is a naturally occurring aldehyde with a fresh, citrus-orange odor found in citrus peels and many essential oils. In cosmetics it is used as a fragrance ingredient.
What does Decanal do in a product?
It adds a fresh, peel-like top note to a fragrance or scented product. Like other fragrance aldehydes, it is used at very low levels.
Is Decanal safe?
It is generally considered safe at the small amounts used in cosmetics. Because fragrance components can be sensitizing for some people, it is typically dosed sparingly.
Sunscreens with Decanal
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Bare Republic Mineral Face Gel Lotion Spf 30
70/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Body Gel Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30
70/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Gel-lotion SPF 30
70/100
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Coola Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion Spf 30 - Cucumber
68/100