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Raspberry Ketone

What Raspberry Ketone is & what it does

Raspberry Ketone is an aromatic compound responsible for much of the characteristic smell of red raspberries, and it can be sourced from the fruit or made synthetically. In cosmetics it is used chiefly as a fragrance ingredient to add a fruity, berry-like note. A notable property is its strong scent, which means only small amounts are needed to flavor a fragrance blend.

What does Raspberry Ketone do in skincare?

In cosmetics, Raspberry Ketone is used chiefly as a fragrance ingredient, adding a fruity, berry-like note. It is the compound behind much of the smell of red raspberries. Its role here is aromatic rather than as an active skincare ingredient.

Is Raspberry Ketone natural or synthetic?

It can be either. The compound occurs naturally in raspberries and some other fruits, but the version used in products is often produced synthetically because extracting it from fruit is costly. Both forms are the same molecule.

Is Raspberry Ketone safe?

As a fragrance ingredient, raspberry ketone is used at low levels in cosmetics and is generally regarded as acceptable for that use. As with any fragrance, some people may be sensitive to it. If you have fragrance sensitivities, patch testing or professional advice is sensible.

Sunscreens with Raspberry Ketone

We rate 19 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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