What it is
Ethylene brassylate is a macrocyclic musk used widely in perfumery and personal care for its clean, sweet, musky odor and good staying power. In sunscreens it functions purely as a fragrance or to mask the base odor of the formula. It has no role in UV protection or skin conditioning.
Safety & warnings
As a fragrance ingredient it can contribute to fragrance sensitivity in susceptible individuals; people prone to fragrance-related irritation or seeking fragrance-free products may wish to avoid it.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic macrocyclic musk fragrance ingredient.
Questions everyone asks
What is ethylene brassylate?
It is a synthetic musk used as a fragrance ingredient, giving a soft, warm, musky scent to the product.
Should I avoid it if I have sensitive skin?
As a fragrance component it may bother those prone to fragrance sensitivity, so people who react to scented products may prefer fragrance-free formulas.