O-ANISATE ETHYL
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Ethyl o-anisate is primarily used in cosmetics for its fragrance properties. It provides a sweet, pleasant scent, often described as spicy or aniseed-like, and may also have mild antimicrobial qualities, which help to preserve the formula.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, ethyl o-anisate is generally considered safe for cosmetic use when used in low concentrations in accordance with current regulations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan products.
✨ Note: Ethyl o-anisate is well tolerated by most skin types, but like any fragrance ingredient, it may be irritating to very sensitive skin or skin with specific dermatological conditions.
Found in: Mainly found in perfumes, body lotions, and certain hair care products as a fragrance ingredient.


