INCI: Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Synthetic fragrance ingredient with a lily-of-the-valley scent. Banned in EU cosmetics since August 2021 due to high sensitization.
Topical application
DVery weak or conflicting data.
One of the strongest fragrance sensitizers per SCCS. EU fully removed it from cosmetics, international brands switched to substitutes.
Irritation potential
HighAllergen risk
HighPregnancy
AvoidUse with caution
HICC (Lyral) is not recommended during pregnancy. Consider an alternative from the same category.
Use with caution in: sensitive, normal, dry, oily, combination.
Yes, HICC (Lyral) has high irritation potential. Start at low concentrations, introduce gradually, and always use SPF during the day.
HICC (Lyral) has high allergen potential. Perform a patch test on the inner forearm 24 hours before facial application.
Synthetic fragrance ingredient with a lily-of-the-valley scent.
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The INCI name is Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde. It may also appear as: HICC, Lyral.