Frangipani Flower
Frangipani flower, also known as plumeria, is a fragrant tropical bloom widely used in luxury skincare and haircare for its soothing and conditioning properties. Prized for its delicate floral scent and gentle botanical extracts, it brings a touch of island luxury to creams, serums, and hair treatments. It is a favourite in clean-beauty formulations for its natural aroma and skin-softening abilities.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, frangipani flower extract and oil are valued for their emollient and conditioning qualities. The flower is typically infused or extracted to deliver a subtle yet luxurious floral note while helping to soften and smooth the skin and hair. Its natural compounds assist in maintaining moisture balance, making it a popular choice in moisturisers, body butters, hair masks and fine fragrances where both sensory appeal and gentle care are desired.
Key benefits
- Helps soften and condition skin
- Adds a delicate natural floral scent to formulations
- Supports skin smoothness and suppleness
- Provides a soothing feel in leave-on products
- Conditions and adds shine to hair
- Enhances the sensory experience of creams and oils
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, normal skin
Where it comes from
Frangipani comes from the flowers of the Plumeria rubra or Plumeria alba tree, a fragrant flowering plant native to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico that is now widely cultivated in tropical regions worldwide.
Products with Frangipani Flower
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Frangipani Flower than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.