Frangipani Flowers
Frangipani flowers, also known as plumeria, bring a luxurious tropical floral scent to beauty products. Prized for their delicate, sweet aroma reminiscent of summer gardens, these blossoms are used in perfumes, body creams, and hair treatments to add a touch of exotic elegance. In UK skincare and haircare, they offer a gentle, naturally derived fragrance that feels both soothing and uplifting.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, frangipani flower extract and absolute are valued for their rich, heady floral scent that blends beautifully in formulations. The natural aromatic compounds provide a sophisticated fragrance without the need for synthetic perfumes, often appearing in moisturisers, bath oils, hair mists and solid perfumes. Its emollient properties also help to soften and condition skin and hair, leaving a subtle, long-lasting tropical floral veil.
Key benefits
- Delivers a luxurious tropical floral fragrance
- Helps soften and condition skin
- Adds shine and manageability to hair
- Provides a soothing aromatic experience
- Enhances the sensory appeal of creams and lotions
- Offers a naturally derived alternative to synthetic scents
Best for
dry skin, normal skin, mature skin, sensitive skin
Where it comes from
Frangipani flowers come from the Plumeria rubra and related species, fragrant flowering trees native to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico but now widely cultivated in tropical regions worldwide. The blossoms are harvested for their natural aromatic oils and extracts used in perfumery and cosmetic formulations.