What it is
Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract is derived from the flowers of the frangipani tree, a tropical plant prized for its strongly scented blooms. In cosmetics it is used both as a skin-conditioning botanical and to contribute a natural floral scent. It is typically present at low levels and lends a sensory and marketing character to a formula.
Safety & warnings
As a fragrant flower extract, this ingredient can introduce naturally occurring aromatic compounds that may act as fragrance sensitizers in susceptible individuals, so those prone to fragrance allergy may wish to be cautious. At the low levels typically used it is otherwise generally well tolerated.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract of the flowers of Plumeria acutifolia (frangipani), a flowering tropical tree.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It is extracted from the flowers of Plumeria acutifolia, commonly known as frangipani, a fragrant tropical flowering tree.
Can this ingredient cause sensitivity?
Because it is a fragrant floral extract, it may contain naturally occurring aromatic compounds that can act as fragrance sensitizers for people prone to fragrance allergy.