emollients

Abelmoschus Moschatus Seed Oil

Ambrette seed absolute

emollientfragranceconditioning

INCI Name

Abelmoschus Moschatu...

Functions

3 Roles

Sustainability

7/10

Category

emollients

What It Does

Abelmoschus Moschatus Seed Oil is a rare fixed oil cold-pressed from the seeds of the ambrette plant, prized in perfumery and cosmetics for its naturally occurring musk-like aroma derived from macrocyclic musks such as ambrettolide. Unlike synthetic musks, it provides a warm, animalic-floral scent profile that makes it highly valued as a natural alternative to animal-derived musk in fragrance formulations. Formulators choose it for its dual role as a skin-conditioning emollient and a natural fragrance contributor, and it is particularly sought after in luxury and natural cosmetic lines where clean-label, plant-derived musk alternatives are desired.

Softens and smooths skin texture
Creates protective moisture barrier
Improves product feel and glide
Reduces transepidermal water loss

Technical Properties

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

none

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

other plant oils and esterswaxesemulsifiersnonionic surfactantsantioxidantsfragrance ingredients

Avoid Combining

strong oxidizershigh concentrations of alkaline ingredients
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

7/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

Seeds of Abelmoschus moschatus (ambrette), a tropical plant in the Malvaceae family native to India and Southeast Asia

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