What it is
Jasminum Officinale Extract is obtained from the flowers, leaves, or other parts of the common jasmine plant. In formulations it is included for its characteristic floral aroma and as a botanical skin-conditioning additive, typically at low concentrations. In sunscreens it contributes to the scent profile and overall sensory experience rather than to UV protection.
Safety & warnings
Botanical jasmine materials are aromatic and can carry naturally occurring fragrance constituents, so the extract may act as a source of scent and a potential sensitizer for individuals prone to fragrance allergy. As with other floral botanicals, patch testing is reasonable for those with sensitive or reactive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Naturally derived from the jasmine plant, Jasminum officinale, a flowering shrub in the olive family cultivated widely for its aromatic flowers.
Questions everyone asks
Does jasmine extract provide sun protection?
No. It is used as a fragrant, skin-conditioning botanical and does not act as a UV filter.
Can it cause sensitivity?
Floral botanicals can carry naturally occurring fragrance components, so people prone to fragrance allergy may wish to patch test.