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Jasmine Sambac

Jasmine Sambac is a delicate floral extract prized in British skincare for its beautifully sweet, heady scent and gentle soothing properties. Derived from the small white flowers of the Arabian jasmine plant, it brings a touch of luxury to creams, serums and perfumes. It is widely loved for its ability to soften and calm the skin while imparting a naturally elegant fragrance.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics and skincare, Jasmine Sambac absolute or floral water is used primarily as a natural fragrance ingredient and a mild soothing agent. Its rich, sweet floral profile makes it a favourite in luxury British formulations where it helps to mask unpleasant base odours while adding a refined sensory experience. The extract also contains naturally occurring compounds that can help calm and condition the skin, making it a popular choice in moisturisers, facial oils, masks and bath products.

Key benefits

  • Delivers a luxurious natural floral scent
  • Helps calm and soothe the skin
  • Conditions and softens skin texture
  • Adds a sophisticated fragrance to formulations
  • Suitable for use in both skincare and haircare
  • Provides a gentle aromatic experience

Best for

dry skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, normal skin

Where it comes from

Jasmine Sambac comes from the fragrant white flowers of Jasminum sambac, a species of jasmine native to tropical Asia. The delicate blossoms are hand-harvested at night when their scent is strongest, then processed into absolute or floral water for use in cosmetics.

Products with Jasmine Sambac

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Jasmine Sambac than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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