Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Fragrance CG-friendly
A lily-of-the-valley scent compound that the EU banned in cosmetics in 2022; still found on some older or non-EU labels.
How our checker rates it
| Mode | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Girl | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
| Relaxed hair | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
| Low porosity | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
| Protein-sensitive | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
Ratings assume it is listed near the top of the label. After the first preservative or fragrance (likely 1% or less) most cautions soften.
What fragrance ingredients do
Scent blends. Labels may list them as one word, so they can be a hidden source of irritation for sensitive scalps.
Also listed as
- lilial
Similar ingredients
Sources
Last data update:
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). Ingredient safety assessments. Safety assessments for cosmetic ingredients cited on ingredient pages.
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