Common Name(s): Jasmine flower wax,jasminum officinale cera,common jasmine wax
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides luxurious jasmine aromatic conditioning from the concentrated flower wax.
Why It's Used: Jasmine flower wax concentrates the lipophilic constituents of jasmine flowers: linalool, benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, jasmone, and plant wax fatty acids; provides slow-release aromatic conditioning.
How It Works: Benzyl acetate and benzyl benzoate from jasmine provide characteristic floral aroma; jasmone contributes the unique jasmine top note; plant wax fatty acids provide emolliency; slow-release wax matrix provides sustained aromatic benefit.
Typically Found In: Luxury floral skin care,aromatic body products,jasmine botanical formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ botanical
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,aromatic
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Jasmine (jasminum officinale) flower wax; natural plant origin; costly due to flower labor-intensity. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; benzyl acetate and benzyl benzoate are eu fragrance allergens โ check concentration thresholds.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional โ fragrance allergen content
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Moderate safety profile. check benzyl acetate/benzoate vs eu fragrance allergen limits. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Lavender wax,rose wax,other floral waxes,natural emollients
Avoid Combining With: Check fragrance allergen content (benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, linalool)
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Jasmine absolute is one of the world's most expensive natural fragrances (requiring ~8 million jasmine flowers per kg of absolute); the wax form is lower fragrance intensity but provides the conditioning benefits of jasmine flower lipophilics.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary