Ingredient
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Isomethylionone
alpha-Methylionone
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one
What it is
A synthetic violet/floral-scented fragrance ingredient used widely as a perfuming agent and fixative.
How it works
Imparts a soft powdery-floral note to a fragrance blend and helps stabilize other volatile scent components through its diffusive, fixative properties.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Fragrance
Concerns to know
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Fragrance allergen
One of the EU-declarable fragrance allergens and a common cause of contact sensitivity for reactive skin.