Anisaldehyde
What Anisaldehyde is & what it does
Anisaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde with a sweet, anise-like or hawthorn scent, found naturally in anise and fennel and also produced synthetically. In cosmetics it is used chiefly as a fragrance ingredient to add a sweet floral note. Like other fragrance aldehydes it can be a potential allergen for some individuals, so fragranced products may not suit very reactive skin. It is typically present only in small amounts.
What is Anisaldehyde?
Anisaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde with a sweet, anise-like scent, found naturally in anise and fennel and also made synthetically. In cosmetics it is used as a fragrance ingredient.
What does Anisaldehyde do in cosmetics?
It is used mainly to add a sweet, floral note to a product's scent. It is typically present only in small amounts as part of a fragrance blend.
Is Anisaldehyde safe or an allergen?
Like other fragrance aldehydes it can be a potential allergen for some people, so fragranced products may not suit very reactive skin. Most users tolerate it well at the low levels used, and patch testing helps if you are sensitive to fragrance.
Sunscreens with Anisaldehyde
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Cica Moisture Sun Cream
94/100
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EVER Skincare Daylight Radiance Tinted Moisturizer SPF 32
83/100
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Coola Full Spectrum 360º Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50
69/100
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Coola Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen Spf 18
68/100