Fragrance ingredient
Phytol
A naturally occurring diterpene alcohol derived from chlorophyll, used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient with a mild floral-balsamic odor.
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Benefits
- ✓Imparts a soft floral-balsamic scent
- ✓Also functions as a masking agent for other raw-material odors
Watch for
- ⚠Generally regarded as safe per fragrance-industry safety assessments; standard fragrance-allergen labeling caution applies at high use levels
In depth
What it does
A naturally occurring diterpene alcohol derived from chlorophyll, used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient with a mild floral-balsamic odor. As an fragrance ingredient, it is particularly valued for imparts a soft floral-balsamic scent and also functions as a masking agent for other raw-material odors.
