Fragrance ingredient
Sclareolide
A sesquiterpene lactone derived from clary sage (Salvia sclarea) oil, used in cosmetics as a fragrance and masking agent and as a precursor to the fragrance compound ambroxan; also contributes a light film that aids skin conditioning.
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Benefits
- ✓Forms a light, moisture-trapping film that supports skin conditioning
- ✓Contributes a soft, ambery fragrance note and masks unwanted odors in formulas
Watch for
- ⚠Fragrance-related compound; may pose sensitization risk for fragrance-sensitive skin, though used at low levels (~0.02% typical)
In depth
What it does
A sesquiterpene lactone derived from clary sage (Salvia sclarea) oil, used in cosmetics as a fragrance and masking agent and as a precursor to the fragrance compound ambroxan; also contributes a light film that aids skin conditioning. As an fragrance ingredient, it is particularly valued for forms a light, moisture-trapping film that supports skin conditioning and contributes a soft, ambery fragrance note and masks unwanted odors in formulas.
