Is farnesol safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Farnesol has been flagged by EU SCCS / Annex III as a fragrance allergen concern (LOW risk level). onlyonlytoxinfree has found it in 10 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain farnesol?

We have identified 10 products containing farnesol. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlytoxinfree.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

Low Concern

Farnesol

Flagged by EU SCCS / Annex III ↗ as a fragrance allergen concern

What it is

Farnesol is a cosmetic ingredient flagged by EU SCCS / Annex III as a fragrance allergen concern.

Found in 10 products on this site

Sorted worst score first. Lower score = more concerning overall formulation.

Black Canyon Tangelo & Passionfruit Scented Body Lotion

Black Canyon Home & Body

0 Avoid
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh - Edt 75 Ml + Lozione Corpo 75 Ml + Gel Doccia 75 Ml

Marc jacobs

0 Avoid
Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire - Edt (2025) - Volume: 100 Ml

Guerlain

0 Avoid
Burberry Burberry For Woman - Edp - Volume: 100 Ml

Burberry

0 Avoid
Akro Dark Eau de Parfum 30 ml

Akro

0 Avoid
Akro Night Eau de Parfum 30 ml

Akro

0 Avoid
Akro Awake Eau de Parfum 30 ml

Akro

0 Avoid
Akro Haze Eau de Parfum 30 ml

Akro

0 Avoid
Pesade Discovery Chapter II Parfum 3 x 3 ml

Pesade

0 Avoid
Xerjoff Gibeon perfume 50 ML

Xerjoff

0 Avoid

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