Linalyl Acetate

What Linalyl Acetate is & what it does

Linalyl Acetate is a naturally occurring ester found in many essential oils such as lavender and bergamot, and it can also be produced synthetically. In cosmetic and sunscreen formulas it is used mainly as a fragrance component for its sweet, floral, slightly fruity scent. As a fragrance material it may be a potential allergen for some people, so it is sometimes flagged on labels in regions that require allergen disclosure.

Is Linalyl Acetate safe?

Linalyl Acetate is widely used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics. As a fragrance material it can be an allergen for some people, which is why it is sometimes listed separately on labels where allergen disclosure is required. If you have sensitive skin or fragrance allergies, patch testing is sensible.

Is Linalyl Acetate natural or synthetic?

It can be either. Linalyl Acetate occurs naturally in essential oils such as lavender and bergamot, and it is also produced synthetically for use in fragrances. The two forms are chemically the same molecule.

What does Linalyl Acetate do in skincare?

Linalyl Acetate is used mainly as a fragrance component, giving products a sweet, floral, slightly fruity scent. It is part of the scent profile of lavender and bergamot oils. Its role is primarily sensory rather than functional for the skin.

Sunscreens with Linalyl Acetate

We rate 31 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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