Allergen & Fragrance Disclosure Policy
Allergen & Fragrance Disclosure
Fragrance is where luxury and honesty meet. Here is exactly what gives our Skin, Hair, and Homme elixirs their scent, which components are recognized allergens under EU law, and how every one of them appears — named, not hidden — on the label you hold in your hands.
Why This Disclosure Exists
This Allergen & Fragrance Disclosure Policy explains, ingredient by ingredient, how La Bâché LC Bryant LLC ("La Bâché," "we," "us," or "our") identifies, discloses, and labels fragrance-related allergens across our Skin, Hair, and Homme collections at shoplabache.com.
We publish this policy primarily to meet Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation, which requires that fragrance allergens present above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products be individually named on the ingredient list, in addition to the general term "Parfum" or "Fragrance." Because we ship to the United States, Japan, and Europe alike, we apply this same standard of disclosure across every market we serve — not only where it is legally required.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our Cosmetics Safety Disclaimer, which covers ingredient transparency, patch testing, and safe use more broadly. Where this policy and a product's physical label differ, the label — which reflects the most current formulation and batch — controls.
In one sentenceThree of our four products — the Élixir Romarin Rosemary Mint Hair Oil, and the Parfum D'Homme Balm and Serum — derive their scent from essential oils that can contain regulated fragrance allergens; the Blueberry Luxé Élixir Facial Serum is formulated without added fragrance. Every allergen present above threshold is named on the ingredient list of the product that contains it.
Our Approach to Fragrance & Allergens
Under Annex III of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, the European Union maintains a list of fragrance substances recognized as common skin sensitizers. When any of these substances is present in a finished cosmetic product above 0.001% (10 parts per million) in a leave-on product or 0.01% (100 parts per million) in a rinse-off product, it must be listed by its individual chemical name in the ingredient list — it cannot simply be folded into the umbrella term "Parfum" or "Fragrance."
We apply this threshold as our working standard for every product we sell, in every market, regardless of whether a given shipment is destined for the EU. In practice, that means:
- We review the essential oils and aromatic botanicals used in each formula against the current EU Annex III allergen list before a product goes to market.
- Any listed allergen present above the applicable threshold is named individually on the product's printed ingredient list, alongside the general "Parfum" or "Fragrance" term where one is used.
- We update this disclosure and the relevant product labeling whenever we reformulate, change suppliers, or the EU allergen list itself is revised.
- We disclose known allergen-forming constituents of our essential oil blends even where the finished concentration falls under threshold, wherever we can substantiate the estimate, so sensitive customers have the fullest possible picture.
Fragrance Allergen Disclosure by Product
Below is a good-faith, product-specific account of where fragrance comes from in each formula and which recognized allergen categories are relevant. Exact allergen concentrations vary slightly by production batch, as is normal for small-batch, botanically sourced formulas; the definitive list for the batch you own always appears on that unit's printed packaging.
Blueberry Luxé Élixir Facial Serum
Formulated without added synthetic fragrance and without an added essential-oil fragrance blend. The naturally occurring scent of the Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Fruit Extract is not classified as a fragrance allergen.
No Added FragranceÉlixir Romarin Rosemary Mint Hair Oil
Free of synthetic fragrance; its rosemary-mint scent comes entirely from cold-pressed rosemary and spearmint essential oils, which can naturally contain trace amounts of regulated allergens such as limonene and linalool.
Parfum D'Homme Balm & Serum
Scented with a Brazilian Mandarin & Sandalwood fragrance blend combining citrus peel oil and sandalwood aromatics, which can contain regulated allergens including limonene, linalool, and citral.
*Listed here as allergen categories reasonably associated with the named botanical fragrance sources under EU Annex III. Whether each specific allergen appears on an individual product's ingredient list depends on whether it is present in that batch above the 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off) threshold. The printed ingredient list on your product is the authoritative, batch-specific declaration.
How Fragrance Components Are Listed on Packaging
Every La Bâché product carries a complete INCI ingredient declaration on its physical packaging, listed in descending order of concentration as is customary for cosmetic labeling. Where a product contains a fragrance blend, that blend appears in the list using the general term "Parfum" (or "Fragrance," depending on packaging run), positioned according to its concentration relative to the other ingredients.
Any individual allergen from that fragrance blend that is present above the applicable EU threshold is then listed separately, by its own INCI name — for example, "Limonene" or "Linalool" — in addition to, not instead of, the general "Parfum" term. This dual disclosure lets a customer see both the overall fragrance category and the specific sensitizing components within it, at a glance, without needing to contact us first.
Full INCI List
Every ingredient, including fragrance components, is listed by standardized INCI name on the product's outer packaging or label.
"Parfum" Plus Named Allergens
The general fragrance term is never used alone when a listed allergen is present above threshold — the specific allergen is also named.
Consistent Across Markets
We do not print a different, less detailed ingredient list for one region and a fuller one for another — the same disclosure ships everywhere.
Can't Find It? Ask Us
If packaging is damaged, lost, or you need the list before purchasing, email bonjour@shoplabache.com and we will send it directly.
Natural vs. Synthetic Fragrance Components
Every fragrance element across our current catalog is derived from natural sources — cold-pressed citrus peel oil, distilled botanical extracts, and aromatic woods — rather than synthetic fragrance compounds. We understand that "natural" is often read as a synonym for "gentle" or "allergen-free," and we want to be direct with you: it is not.
Naturally derived essential oils can contain the very same molecules — limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol, and others — that appear on the EU's regulated allergen list, often in higher and more variable concentrations than a synthetic fragrance compound engineered to a fixed specification. A sensitizer is a sensitizer regardless of whether it originated in a citrus grove or a laboratory, and EU law treats it the same way in either case. We disclose our natural fragrance allergens with the same rigor we would apply to a synthetic blend, and we do not use "all-natural" language to imply a lower sensitization risk than the ingredient list actually supports.
Patch Testing Recommendation
If you have known fragrance sensitivities, a history of contact dermatitis, or generally reactive skin, we recommend a patch test before first use of the Élixir Romarin Rosemary Mint Hair Oil or either Parfum D'Homme formula — both of which carry a natural fragrance blend:
- Apply a small amount to a discreet area, such as the inner forearm or behind the ear.
- Leave undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours without washing the area.
- If redness, itching, burning, hives, or swelling develops, wash the area and do not proceed to full application.
- If no reaction occurs, use the product as directed on its packaging.
This recommendation applies alongside, not instead of, the broader patch-testing guidance in our Cosmetics Safety Disclaimer, which covers safe use across the full catalog.
Phototoxicity Notice
The Parfum D'Homme Balm and Serum contain a Brazilian Mandarin fragrance note derived from cold-pressed citrus peel oil. Some cold-pressed citrus peel oils naturally contain furocoumarin compounds (such as bergapten), which can, in some individuals, increase skin sensitivity to ultraviolet light at the site of application — an effect known as phototoxicity, most commonly associated with bergamot and, to a lesser extent, other citrus peel oils including mandarin.
Mandarin peel oil carries a substantially lower furocoumarin content than bergamot and is not classified as a significant phototoxic risk at typical leave-on cosmetic concentrations; nonetheless, out of precaution, we recommend avoiding direct, prolonged sun exposure on treated beard and facial skin for several hours after applying the Parfum D'Homme Balm or Serum, particularly if you are fair-skinned, photosensitive, or taking a medication known to increase photosensitivity.
Precautionary, not alarmistNone of our other products — the Blueberry Luxé Élixir Facial Serum or the Élixir Romarin Rosemary Mint Hair Oil — contain citrus peel oils or other ingredients associated with phototoxic effects. This notice applies specifically to the Parfum D'Homme line.
CPNP Notification & Requesting Documentation
Products intended for the EU, EEA, and UK markets are notified through the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) before being placed on the market, as required under Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, and are supported by a Product Information File (PIF) that includes the product's safety assessment, formulation, and — specifically relevant to this page — its fragrance allergen profile.
If you are an EU, EEA, or UK-based customer, a distributor, or a regulator, and you would like to review CPNP notification confirmation or fragrance allergen substantiation for a specific product, contact us at bonjour@shoplabache.com. We will provide the relevant documentation, or confirm its status, directly.
United States, Japan & Europe
Fragrance allergen disclosure requirements differ across our three markets. Select a region below to see how each framework applies to La Bâché products.
FDA Framework & MoCRA
The United States does not currently mandate individual, on-pack disclosure of specific fragrance allergens the way the EU does; federal law permits fragrance ingredients to be declared under the general term "Fragrance" or "Parfum" under 21 CFR Part 701. The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) directs the FDA to establish a fragrance allergen labeling rule, which was not yet final as of this policy's last update — we monitor that rulemaking and will update our U.S. packaging once a final rule and compliance date are published.
Because we choose to apply the EU's individual-allergen disclosure standard across our full catalog rather than only where legally required, U.S. customers already receive the same named-allergen information as EU customers on every product label, ahead of any future federal mandate.
California Disclosure
California's Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020 requires fragrance and flavor ingredient disclosure to California's Department of Public Health upon request; we are prepared to respond to any such request for our formulas.
Voluntary Above-Standard Labeling
Our on-pack allergen naming already meets the EU Annex III threshold nationwide, ahead of the U.S. federal fragrance allergen rule contemplated by MoCRA.
PMD Act & Japan Cosmetic Standards
Japan's PMD Act requires full ingredient labeling for cosmetics under the Standards for Cosmetics, but does not currently maintain a separate, EU-style list of individually named fragrance allergens with fixed disclosure thresholds. Fragrance ingredients are declared within the full INCI ingredient list required for cosmetics sold in Japan.
Full Ingredient Declaration
All ingredients, including those contributing to fragrance, are listed on the product label in accordance with Japan's Standards for Cosmetics.
Same Global Standard Applied
We apply our EU-based individual-allergen naming convention to products sold into Japan as well, so Japan-based customers receive the same level of fragrance transparency.
Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, Annex III
The European Union sets the most detailed fragrance allergen disclosure standard among our three markets. Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009 lists the specific substances recognized as fragrance allergens, along with the leave-on and rinse-off concentration thresholds above which each must be individually named — the 0.001% and 0.01% thresholds referenced throughout this page.
Individually Named Allergens
Any Annex III substance present above threshold is listed by its own INCI name on the ingredient list, in addition to "Parfum."
Periodic List Updates
The European Commission periodically updates the Annex III allergen list; we track these updates and adjust our labeling and this disclosure accordingly.
CPNP & Responsible Person
Fragrance allergen substantiation forms part of the Product Information File maintained for each product notified through the CPNP, as described in Section 8.
UK Alignment
Products shipped to the United Kingdom follow the equivalent allergen disclosure standard under the UK's retained cosmetics regulation framework.
Changes to This Disclosure
As we reformulate existing products, introduce new fragrance blends across Skin, Hair, and Homme, or as the EU Annex III allergen list and other regional frameworks evolve, we will update this Allergen & Fragrance Disclosure Policy and the "Last Updated" date above.
We encourage you to revisit this page before purchasing a scented product for the first time or reordering a favorite, particularly if you manage a known fragrance sensitivity. Continued use of shoplabache.com after an update constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised policy.
Questions About a Fragrance or Allergen
If you're unsure whether a specific product is right for your skin, or you'd like the full allergen breakdown before you buy, our team replies personally — typically within one business day.
Reach us by phone or email, through live chat on the site, or by writing to our Philadelphia office. We're also glad to hear from dermatologists, wholesale partners, and press through the same channels.
This Allergen & Fragrance Disclosure Policy forms part of, and should be read alongside, our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Refund Policy, Shipping Policy, and Legal Notice. © 2026 La Bâché LC Bryant LLC. All rights reserved.