Jasminum Officinale Extract/Jasmine Flower Extract ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is mainly used as a fragrance component and botanical skin-conditioning extract, contributing a sweet floral scent and trace plant-derived compounds.
What does Jasminum Officinale Extract/Jasmine Flower Extract do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is mainly used as a fragrance component and botanical skin-conditioning extract, contributing a sweet floral scent and trace plant-derived compounds.
Is Jasminum Officinale Extract/Jasmine Flower Extract clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally acceptable but can carry fragrance-allergen considerations, especially for sensitive skin. Potential listed allergens may include compounds such as linalool, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, geraniol, or eugenol depending on the extract profile.
Is Jasminum Officinale Extract/Jasmine Flower Extract sustainable?
This material is plant-derived and its biodegradable fraction is typically favorable, but cultivation, hand harvesting, and solvent extraction can add resource intensity. Sustainability depends heavily on agricultural practices, labor standards, and the extraction solvent system used.
Is Jasminum Officinale Extract/Jasmine Flower Extract COSMOS-approved?
It can be permitted under COSMOS-natural or COSMOS-organic when sourced from approved plant material and processed with allowed extraction methods. Its Green Chemistry fit is strongest when made with renewable feedstock, ethanol, glycerin, water, plant oil, or CO2 extraction rather than petroleum-derived solvent systems.
How does Jasminum Officinale Extract/Jasmine Flower Extract work chemically?
This is a complex botanical mixture containing volatile aroma molecules, aromatic esters, terpenoids, and small amounts of nonvolatile plant constituents depending on the extraction method. Typical use is low, often around 0.01% to 1% for extracts and lower when used mainly for scent, and oxygen, heat, and light can shift the aroma profile over time.
Last updated 2026-05-16