A volatile oil from tonka beans, used as a fragrance and emollient ingredient.
What it is
Dipteryx odorata seed oil is, according to CosIng, the volatile oil derived from the seeds (tonka beans) of Dipteryx odorata, a tree of the legume family (Fabaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient, fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.