What it is
Dihydromyrcenol is a synthetic terpene alcohol prized in perfumery for its clean, fresh, slightly citrus and lime-floral character. It is widely used as a fragrance component and is a common note in fresh and aquatic scent compositions. In a sunscreen it is present to contribute to the product's scent rather than to perform a functional skincare role.
Safety & warnings
Dihydromyrcenol is a fragrance ingredient and, like many scent materials, can be a contact allergen for some sensitized individuals; those with fragrance sensitivities may prefer to avoid it. It is used within recommended fragrance usage levels. It is not a comedogenic oil.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic fragrance material, manufactured rather than extracted from a single botanical source.
Questions everyone asks
Why is dihydromyrcenol in a sunscreen?
It is a fragrance ingredient added for a fresh, citrus-floral scent rather than for any skincare function.
Can dihydromyrcenol cause sensitivity?
As a fragrance material it can be a contact allergen for some people, so those with fragrance sensitivities may prefer to avoid it.