JASMINUM OFFICINALE FLOWER

About JASMINUM OFFICINALE FLOWER

Jasmine flower — a classic perfumery botanical whose complex aroma comes with a stack of recognised fragrance allergens.

Detailed Analysis

Jasminum officinale flower (as extract, absolute, or water) is used in cosmetics as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient. The volatile profile is complex and includes benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, benzyl alcohol, eugenol, linalool, farnesol, and geraniol — several of which are on the EU Annex III list of 26 fragrance allergens requiring declaration. Listed in EU CosIng. IFRA issues guidance on maximum use levels for jasmine absolute in different product categories. Safety data supports use at restrained levels in well-formulated products; leave-on use on compromised skin or in high fragrance loads can trigger sensitisation. Evidence level moderate.

Skin Benefits

• ✓ Characteristic aroma
• ✓ Traditional conditioning use

Known Concerns

• ⚠ Multiple EU-listed fragrance allergens
• ⚠ Sensitisation potential
• ⚠ IFRA-restricted use levels

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