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Moumoujus

DIHYDROMYRCENE.

Questionable CAS 2436-90-0 / PERFUMING

Dihydromyrcene primarily serves as a fragrance ingredient, used to enhance a product's scent or perfume the skin. It lacks direct skincare benefits, positioning it as an additive rather than an active component.

Summary

fragrance ingredient

Science

Mechanism of Action

This compound functions by providing a scent, thereby perfuming skin or enhancing a product's overall aroma. Its role is limited to olfactive properties, not biological action on skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Dihydromyrcene is primarily a fragrance, and there is no evidence suggesting it is 'dusted' or underdosed for active skincare benefits.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Dihydromyrcene is stable and should be stored cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated, away from sunlight and oxidizers. Tightly sealed containers prevent oxidation and maintain purity.

Conflicts

  • strong acids
  • acid chlorides
  • acid anhydrides
  • oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) has performed a safety assessment, which often guides CIR reviews, though CIR has not yet reviewed Dihydromyrcene.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Dihydromyrcene is solely a fragrance ingredient offering no direct skin benefits, making its inclusion questionable for a precision skincare formulation focused on active efficacy.

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