Beta-Caryophyllene

Beta-caryophyllene is a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene present in clove, black pepper, and other essential oils. It adds a warm, spicy-woody note, subtly masks base odors, and lends a resinous nuance to fragrance blends.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A fragrance note with a warm, spicy, woody scent.
Category
Fragrance
Type
Fragrance

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Delivers a cozy, spicy-woody aroma and helps soften unwanted base odors in fragranced products; skin benefits are not well established and evidence is limited.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in perfumes, body oils, and fragranced creams or cleansers to impart a warm, resinous character to the scent profile.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Fragrance terpenes can trigger irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible users, so patch testing is advisable. Keep concentrations modest for sensitive skin.

Is Beta-Caryophyllene a Good Ingredient?

It's primarily a fragrance note with limited evidence for skin benefits, and as a terpene it carries a sensitization and irritation risk, especially in leave-on products or at higher concentrations, which is why it lands at Fair.

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