Snapshot
- Overview
- A fragrance note with a warm, spicy, woody scent.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Fragrance
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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Our take
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.
What it does
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.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in perfumes, body oils, and fragranced creams or cleansers to impart a warm, resinous character to the scent profile.
Before you use it
Safety
Fragrance terpenes can trigger irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible users, so patch testing is advisable. Keep concentrations modest for sensitive skin.
Products with Beta-Caryophyllene
