Egoiste Platinum by Chanel Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 fl oz
Summary
This product contains synthetic fragrance, which is a common allergen and can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. The presence of fragrance results in a deduction due to potential health concerns associated with synthetic chemicals. Despite being a processed cosmetic product, it lacks other harmful ingredients, which helps maintain a moderate score.
At a glance
Key ingredients 12
ALCOHOLNeutral
Alcohol is commonly used in perfumes as a solvent and to help disperse the fragrance. It evaporates quickly, leaving the scent on the skin. However, it can be drying to the skin if used in high concentrations.
Risks
Potential to dry out the skin with frequent use.
Benefits
Helps in the quick evaporation of the fragrance, enhancing the scent experience.
AQUA (WATER)Neutral
Water is used as a base in many cosmetic products to dissolve other ingredients. It helps in the application and absorption of the product. In perfumes, it is often used to dilute the concentration of alcohol and fragrance.
Benefits
Acts as a solvent and helps in the even distribution of the fragrance.
PARFUM (FRAGRANCE)Bad
Fragrance is used to provide a pleasant scent to the product. It is a complex mixture of natural and synthetic ingredients. However, it is a common allergen and can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Risks
Potential skin irritant and allergen.
Benefits
Provides the characteristic scent of the product.
LIMONENENeutral
Limonene is a naturally occurring compound found in the peels of citrus fruits. It is used for its pleasant citrus scent. However, it can oxidize and become a skin sensitizer.
Risks
May cause skin sensitization upon oxidation.
Benefits
Contributes a fresh citrus scent to the fragrance.
LINALOOLNeutral
Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. It is used for its pleasant floral scent. Like limonene, it can oxidize and cause skin sensitization.
Risks
Potential skin sensitizer when oxidized.
Benefits
Adds a floral note to the fragrance.
CITRALNeutral
Citral is a naturally occurring compound with a strong lemon scent. It is used in perfumes for its fresh citrus aroma. It can be a skin sensitizer in some individuals.
Risks
May cause skin sensitization in sensitive individuals.
Benefits
Provides a fresh lemon scent to the fragrance.
COUMARINNeutral
Coumarin is a fragrant organic chemical compound found in many plants. It is used for its sweet scent reminiscent of vanilla and almonds. It can cause allergic reactions in some people.
Risks
Potential allergen for sensitive individuals.
Benefits
Adds a sweet, vanilla-like aroma to the fragrance.
CITRONELLOLNeutral
Citronellol is a natural monoterpenoid found in citronella oils. It is used for its rose-like scent. It can be a skin sensitizer for some people.
Risks
May cause skin sensitization in sensitive individuals.
Benefits
Contributes a rose-like scent to the fragrance.
GERANIOLNeutral
Geraniol is a monoterpenoid and alcohol found in essential oils. It is used for its sweet rose-like scent. It can be a skin sensitizer for some individuals.
Risks
Potential skin sensitizer.
Benefits
Adds a sweet, floral aroma to the fragrance.
ISOEUGENOLNeutral
Isoeugenol is a phenylpropene, a type of phenylpropanoid, and is used for its spicy, clove-like scent. It is a known allergen and can cause skin sensitization.
Risks
Known allergen and potential skin sensitizer.
Benefits
Provides a spicy, clove-like aroma to the fragrance.
HEXYL CINNAMALNeutral
Hexyl cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a jasmine-like scent. It is used to impart a floral aroma to products. It can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Risks
Potential allergen for sensitive individuals.
Benefits
Adds a jasmine-like scent to the fragrance.
BENZYL SALICYLATENeutral
Benzyl salicylate is a fragrance ingredient with a mild floral scent. It is used to enhance the scent profile of perfumes. It can be a skin sensitizer for some people.
Risks
May cause skin sensitization in sensitive individuals.
Benefits
Enhances the floral scent profile of the fragrance.
Processing
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