What it is
Syzygium Aromaticum is the clove plant, and this ingredient is an extract of its aromatic flower buds. It is used in skincare for its conditioning and antioxidant-associated properties, owing in part to phenolic compounds characteristic of clove. In sunscreen and day-care products it usually appears as a minor botanical additive.
Safety & warnings
Clove-derived materials can contain eugenol, a recognized fragrance allergen that must be labeled in the EU above set thresholds; sensitive individuals may react. Patch testing is reasonable for those with known fragrance sensitivities. It is not a comedogenic oil.
Origin & sourcing
Natural botanical extract obtained from the dried flower buds of the clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum.
History
Clove has a long history of use as a spice and in traditional preparations, and clove-derived extracts later entered cosmetic formulating as conditioning botanicals.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It comes from the flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, the clove tree.
Can clove flower extract cause irritation?
It can contain eugenol, a known fragrance allergen, so people with fragrance sensitivities may react and patch testing is sensible.