Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Traditional Use
A synthetic fragrance compound developed in the 20th century as part of the modern perfumery industry's expansion. Designed to mimic woody and floral notes, it has no traditional or historical use but became standard in cosmetic fragrances from the 1960s onward.