Geranyl Acetate

Common name:

Geranyl acetate, geraniol acetate

Ingredient description:

Geranyl Acetate is an organic chemical compound that is an ester of acetic acid and geraniol, belonging to the terpenoid group. It occurs naturally in the essential oils of many plants, such as rose, geranium and citrus. It is characterised by a pleasant, floral scent with notes of rose and citrus, making it widely used in the perfume and aromatherapy industry. 

Cosmetic action:

In cosmetics, it acts as a fragrance ingredient and acts as a skin conditioner. In addition, its antiseptic action extends the validity of the cosmetic and can protect the skin from infection, which is extremely important for fresh tattoos.

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