Farnesyl Acetate
What Farnesyl Acetate is & what it does
Farnesyl Acetate is the acetate ester of farnesol, a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol found in many plant oils. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient, contributing a soft floral note and a smooth feel. It is typically present at low levels within fragrance or emollient blends. As a fragrance-type terpene derivative it may be a potential sensitizer for some people, so patch testing is reasonable for fragrance-sensitive skin.
What is Farnesyl Acetate?
Farnesyl Acetate is the acetate ester of farnesol, a sesquiterpene alcohol found in many plant oils. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a fragrance and conditioning ingredient.
What does Farnesyl Acetate do in a formula?
It contributes a soft floral scent and a smooth feel, and is typically present at low levels within fragrance or emollient blends.
Is Farnesyl Acetate safe?
It is generally used safely at low levels in cosmetics. As a fragrance-type terpene derivative it may be a potential sensitizer for some people, so patch testing is reasonable for fragrance-sensitive skin.
Sunscreens with Farnesyl Acetate
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 Pa++
75/100
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Hempz Daily SPF Yuzu & Starfruit Touch Of Summer Moisturizing Gradual Self-tanning Creme With SPF 30
64/100