Essential oil

What is Essential oil?

Volatile plant extracts used for scent and marketing appeal. They count as fragrance for allergen-declaration purposes, carry their own concentration limits, and are a common reason a "fragrance-free" claim fails scrutiny — an unscented product perfumed with lavender oil is still perfumed.

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Ingredients

Also known as

에센셜 오일

Korean term

에센셜 오일

Last reviewed

July 23, 2026

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