SAFE
Citral
Trans-citral (geranial) + cis-citral (neral)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
11
PubChem CID
About
Mixture of geranial and neral terpene aldehydes responsible for lemon scent. Found in lemon oil, lemongrass, and melissa. EU mandatory allergen requiring label declaration. Moderate sensitisation potential.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
EU mandatory allergen declaration (>0.001% in leave-on, >0.01% in rinse-off cosmetics). Sensitisation potential — patch test positive in some individuals. At oral flavouring quantities in supplements: minimal exposure. IFRA guidelines limit concentrations in products.
🏷️ Other Names
Trans-citral (geranial) + cis-citral (neral)