Short answer: each of these essential oils is a blend of dozens of aromatic molecules, led by a few signature compounds. Clove oil is mostly eugenol. Rosemary oil is led by 1,8-cineole, camphor and α-pinene. True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is defined by linalool and linalyl acetate. Together they give SYLEKSA Nano Herbal Cream its warm, herbal, softly floral scent, with no synthetic fragrance added.
Clove oil (Syzygium aromaticum)
Clove oil is distilled from the dried flower buds of the clove tree. Its main molecule, eugenol, usually makes up 70 to 90% of clove bud oil, with smaller amounts of eugenyl acetate and β-caryophyllene. Eugenol is the warm, spicy smell you know from the spice jar. In SYLEKSA, clove is the base note you notice as the cream settles.
Rosemary oil (Salvia rosmarinus)
In 2017 botanists moved rosemary from Rosmarinus officinalis into the sage genus, so you will see both names on labels. The oil varies by where the plant grows. Most commercial rosemary oil is led by 1,8-cineole (also called eucalyptol), camphor and α-pinene, which is why it smells clean, a little camphorous and slightly cool. In SYLEKSA it sits between the warmth of clove and the lift of lavender.
Lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
True lavender oil is defined by two molecules: linalool, a terpene alcohol, and linalyl acetate, its ester. Together they often make up more than half of the oil. Linalyl acetate gives the soft, fruity top note; linalool gives the fresh floral body. In SYLEKSA, lavender is the calm, clean note that lingers last.
How do the oils work with the mineral carrier?
The three oils are blended with a hematite-derived iron oxide refined to the nano scale. The mineral shapes how the cream spreads and absorbs, so it feels light and velvet on skin instead of oily. More in What Is Hematite in Skincare? and on our Science page.
What sensitive skin should know
Natural doesn't mean allergen-free. Eugenol (clove) and linalool (lavender) are on the EU's list of fragrance allergens that brands must declare above set concentrations, a list expanded in 2023 by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. The FDA also covers allergens in cosmetics. Most people use these oils without trouble. If your skin is sensitive, or you know you react to fragrance, patch test first.
At a glance
| Oil | Botanical name | Signature compounds | Role in SYLEKSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clove | Syzygium aromaticum | Eugenol, eugenyl acetate, β-caryophyllene | Warm base note |
| Rosemary | Salvia rosmarinus | 1,8-Cineole, camphor, α-pinene | Clean, herbal middle |
| Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia | Linalool, linalyl acetate | Soft floral finish |
Frequently asked questions
Does SYLEKSA contain synthetic fragrance?
No. The scent comes from the clove, rosemary and lavender oils. That also means it isn't fragrance-free.
Will the cream smell strongly of clove?
Clove leads, but rosemary and lavender round it out, and the scent softens as the cream absorbs.
Is SYLEKSA a treatment?
No. SYLEKSA is a cosmetic for external use only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Sources: Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 amending Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (fragrance allergen labelling); U.S. FDA, Allergens in Cosmetics.