Fragrance
Coumarin
A sweet, vanilla-hay-like fragrance compound found in tonka bean and other plants, flagged as a recognized cosmetic allergen.
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⚠ Use with Caution
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Coumarin is a fragrance compound naturally found in tonka bean, sweet woodruff, and other plants, used in cosmetics for its sweet, vanilla-hay-like scent.
Used in fragranced products for a warm, sweet scent profile, particularly in gourmand or vanilla-themed formulations.
Key Benefits
Sweet, warm fragrance
Contributes a distinctive, comforting scent note.
Suitable for
Main Actions
When it may be insufficient
It is one of the 26 EU-declared fragrance allergens requiring label disclosure due to contact sensitization potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Coumarin do for skin?
Used in fragranced products for a warm, sweet scent profile, particularly in gourmand or vanilla-themed formulations.
Who should use Coumarin?
Coumarin is suitable for: most skin types tolerant of fragrance; avoid if fragrance-sensitive.
Are there any warnings about Coumarin?
It is one of the 26 EU-declared fragrance allergens requiring label disclosure due to contact sensitization potential.
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