Is Citral fungal acne safe?

Yes, Citral is generally considered safe for fungal acne-prone skin.

Is Citral safe for pregnancy?

Yes, Citral is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy.

Yes, Citral is typically vegan.

Is Citral comedogenic?

No, Citral has a low comedogenic rating of 0/5 and is unlikely to clog pores.

Citral

GeranialNeral

Poor

Warning

Pores

0/5

Irritancy

4/5

FA Safe

✅ Yes

Pregnancy

✅ Safe

Vegan

✅ Yes

Science & Benefits

Citral is a volatile fragrance aldehyde. It is a known 'phototoxic' agent; when exposed to UVA light, it can cause a 'phyto-photodermatitis'—a reaction that looks like a severe burn or hyperpigmentation. For acne users, this is catastrophic, as it can turn a healing pimple into a permanent dark spot. It has no place in functional acne skincare.