PERILLYL ALCOHOL
Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT
✨ Role: Perillyl alcohol is renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps protect skin against free radical damage and can help soothe irritated or sensitive skin.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Considered safe for cosmetic use at usual concentrations. As with any ingredient, an allergic reaction is possible, although rare.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based.
✨ Good to know: Perillyl alcohol is extracted mainly from the essential oil of perilla, a plant used in traditional Asian medicine. It's important to perform a skin tolerance test before use to avoid any potential risk of irritation, especially for sensitive skin.
Present in: It is often used in anti-aging creams, serums, and sometimes in aftershave products for its soothing and protective properties.
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