Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
A botanical extract from tonka bean seeds (Dipteryx odorata), used primarily as a fragrance/masking ingredient in cosmetics. It is valued for its warm, sweet, coumarin-like scent rather than for skin-treatment benefits. The material is associated with the tonka bean’s naturally occurring coumarin content, which is the main reason it is used in perfumery and scented personal care products.
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Risks & Warnings
Primary risk is fragrance sensitization or irritation, especially in people with fragrance allergy or very sensitive skin. Because tonka-derived materials may contain coumarin and other aromatic constituents, they should be used cautiously in leave-on products and on compromised skin. Not considered a comedogenic ingredient, but it is not a treatment active either. Avoid if you have a known allergy to fragrance materials or coumarin-containing botanicals.
