Kiehl S Since 1851 · Cleanser

Is Kiehl S Since 1851 Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Cleanser Fragrance-Free Safe?

Q: Which ingredients were flagged in Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Cleanser for Fragrance-Free?

The following ingredients were flagged: Linalool (HIGH concern: Terpene pre-hapten that oxidizes upon atmospheric exposure to form potent contact-sensitizing hydroperoxides.); Citronellol (HIGH concern: Monoterpenoid floral fragrance component listed among regulated European contact allergens.); Geraniol (HIGH concern: Rose-like monoterpenoid alcohol requiring mandatory individual label declaration in the EU.); Citral (HIGH concern: Isomeric aldehyde blend with documented skin-sensitizing allergenicity.).

High concern Standard: Fragrance-Free

Fails standards

4 of 21 flagged (4 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 1.0/10

Cosmetiqly Score 1.0/10

Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (4)

The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fragrance-Free standards:

Linalool HIGH Concern

Terpene pre-hapten that oxidizes upon atmospheric exposure to form potent contact-sensitizing hydroperoxides.

Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).

Citronellol HIGH Concern

Monoterpenoid floral fragrance component listed among regulated European contact allergens.

Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).

Geraniol HIGH Concern

Rose-like monoterpenoid alcohol requiring mandatory individual label declaration in the EU.

Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).

Citral HIGH Concern

Isomeric aldehyde blend with documented skin-sensitizing allergenicity.

Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).

Complete INCI formulation (21 ingredients)

Deduplicated

#	Ingredient	Status for Fragrance-Free
1	Aqua/Water	Pass
2	Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate	Pass
3	Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil	Pass
4	Coco-Betaine	Pass
5	Glycerin	Pass
6	Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate	Pass
7	Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate	Pass
8	Xanthan Gum	Pass
9	Sodium Chloride	Pass
10	Sodium Hydroxide	Pass
11	Citric Acid	Pass
12	Sodium Benzoate	Pass
13	Salicylic Acid	Pass
14	Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil	Pass
15	Origanum Heracleoticum Flower Oil	Pass
16	Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil	Pass
17	Mentha Piperita Oil / Peppermint Oil	Pass
18	Citral	Flagged (HIGH)
19	Citronellol	Flagged (HIGH)
20	Geraniol	Flagged (HIGH)
21	Linalool	Flagged (HIGH)

Evaluated alternative Cleanser options (10/10 Score)

The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fragrance-Free flags:

Cerave CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags Cerave Renewing SA Cleanser Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags

Other safety checks for Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Cleanser

Fungal Acne (Malassezia) 10.0/10 Non-Comedogenic 10.0/10 Silicone-Free 10.0/10 Paraben-Free 10.0/10 Sulfate-Free 10.0/10 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 10.0/10 Malassezia Yeast Free 10.0/10

Data Provenance & Reviewer Information

Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode: 3605972076168 (Verify on Source)
Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
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Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.