Methyldihydrojasmonate
What Methyldihydrojasmonate is & what it does
Methyldihydrojasmonate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral jasmine-like scent, widely used to give cosmetics a pleasant aroma. It belongs to the jasmonate family of fragrance materials and is valued for being a stable, long-lasting scent component. As a fragrance compound it contributes only to the sensory profile of a product and not to skincare performance.
What does Methyldihydrojasmonate do in skincare?
Methyldihydrojasmonate is a fragrance ingredient that adds a soft, jasmine-like floral scent to cosmetics. Its job is purely sensory, making a product smell pleasant rather than changing how it performs on the skin. It is valued for being a stable, long-lasting scent component.
Is Methyldihydrojasmonate safe?
Methyldihydrojasmonate is a widely used synthetic fragrance material that is generally considered safe within standard fragrance-use limits set by industry bodies. As with any fragrance ingredient, some people with sensitive skin may react to it, so fragrance avoidance is reasonable for very reactive skin. Patch testing can help if you are unsure.
Is Methyldihydrojasmonate natural or synthetic?
Methyldihydrojasmonate is synthetic. It is a lab-made fragrance compound in the jasmonate family, created to provide a consistent jasmine-like scent rather than being extracted from a plant.
Sunscreens with Methyldihydrojasmonate
We rate 18 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Elizabeth Arden Pro Triple Protection Factor Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
84/100
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Facial Moisturizer Spf 30
83/100
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Rodan and fields Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid Spf 30
80/100
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U Beauty Multimodal Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 25
75/100
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rovectin Intense Nourishing Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++
72/100
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M-61 Hydraboost Moisturizer SPF 30
68/100
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Exuviance Age Reverse Day Repair Spf 30
65/100
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Neostrata Skin Active Matrix Support Spf 30
65/100
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Mac Cosmetics
MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect Lotion Spf 50
63/100
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Hada Labo Tokyo Protecting & Hydrating City Day Cream SPF 20
62/100