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What is it? Where does it come from? What are the benefits? How is it used in our products?

What is it?

Coumarin is an organic compound known for its warm, sweet, tonka bean note with hints of hay, almond, and tobacco. It is a naturally occurring substance found in many plants, particularly in tonka beans, sweet clover, and cinnamon. While coumarin is primarily recognized for its aromatic qualities, it is also used in skincare products for its various beneficial properties.

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Coumarin is an organic compound known for its warm, sweet, tonka bean note with hints of hay, almond, and tobacco. It is a naturally occurring substance found in many plants, particularly in tonka beans, sweet clover, and cinnamon. While coumarin is primarily recognized for its aromatic qualities, it is also used in skincare products for its various beneficial properties.

Where does it come from?

Coumarin is derived from several plant sources, with the highest concentrations typically found in tonka beans (Dipteryx odorata), sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum), and cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.). The compound is extracted from these plants through various methods, including steam distillation, to be used in fragrances and cosmetic formulations.

What are the benefits?

BRIGHTENING TONING PROTECTING

What are the benefits?

  • Aromatic Compound: Provides a warm, sweet natural origin scent that enhances the sensory experience of skincare products.
  • Antioxidant Properties: Exhibits antioxidant activity, helping to protect the skin from free radical damage and environmental stressors.
  • Soothing Effect: It can contribute to the soothing properties of a product, helping to calm irritated skin.
  • Preservative Enhancer: Sometimes used to enhance the effectiveness of preservatives in skincare formulations, prolonging the shelf life of the product.

How is it used in our products?

Coumarin is used, for example, in F78 Corrective Kahai Elixir and B28 Lavender Vanilla Body Oil Serum from OLIVEDA. Included as a natural origin fragrance component, it adds a pleasant, sweet aroma that enhances the overall experience of using the product. Additionally, its antioxidant properties protect the skin from oxidative stress.