KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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Farnesol
Korean: 파네솔 · CAS 4602-84-0 · Functions: deodorant, perfuming
KR South Korea (MFDS)
No specific rule on file.
EU European Union (CosIng)
RestrictedAnnex III/82
Conditions: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
Frequently asked questions
Is Farnesol banned in the European Union?
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
Is Farnesol banned in South Korea?
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is Farnesol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
What is Farnesol used for in cosmetics?
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: deodorant, perfuming.
What is Farnesol called on Korean labels?
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 파네솔.
Which K-beauty products contain Farnesol?
24+ products we checked list it, for example Holika Holika Aloe Hydro Formula 96% Soothing Gel 8.45 fl. oz., Aromatica Bergamot & Petitgrain Deodorant 75g, Nonfiction BOIS d'YLANG Eau de Parfum.
KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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