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Quick Info: Sweet vanilla-like fragrance compound found in tonka beans, requires label declaration
What it is: A naturally occurring fragrance compound found in tonka beans, sweet clover, and cinnamon, used to create warm, sweet scents in hair removal products.
Function in Hair Removal:
- Provides warm, vanilla-like fragrance to mask chemical odors
- Enhances product appeal and user experience
- Creates sophisticated scent profiles in premium products
- Often blended with linalool and other fragrance compounds
Benefits:
- Widely appreciated sweet, comforting fragrance
- Available from both natural and synthetic sources
- Long-lasting scent that doesn’t fade quickly
- Helps create brand signature fragrances
Typical Usage: Scented depilatory creams, luxury waxing products, and after-care lotions. Usually 0.001-0.1% concentration.
Safety Notes: EU requires label declaration due to allergenic potential. FDA considers safe for cosmetic use. May cause sensitivity reactions in some users.
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