Clarification on Fast Relief INCI Name and Properties
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MySkinRecipes Expert, I have a question about the product Fast Relief. Its INCI name is listed as Patchouli Oil. However, Fast Relief has very little to no scent and helps reduce irritation, whereas pure Patchouli Oil has a strong scent and can sometimes cause irritation. I also noticed that 4-t-butylcyclohexanol is a component often found in Patchouli Oil and used for fragrance. Could you please explain why Fast Relief, despite having the INCI name Patchouli Oil, has these different properties (low scent, anti-irritant) compared to pure Patchouli Oil, and what the role of 4-t-butylcyclohexanol is in this context?
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Regarding your question about Fast Relief and its INCI name:
You are correct that 4-t-butylcyclohexanol is a chemical component, often used as a fragrance ingredient. Patchouli Oil, in its pure form, contains many components, including 4-t-butylcyclohexanol and other substances that can sometimes cause irritation or have a strong scent.
Fast Relief is a product derived from Patchouli Oil. However, the manufacturer processes the Patchouli Oil to extract specific beneficial components while removing unwanted substances, including those that cause irritation and strong scent. This is why, even though the INCI name listed is "Patchouli Oil", the product Fast Relief is specifically designed to help reduce irritation and has little to no scent.
The 4-t-butylcyclohexanol sold separately is primarily used for its woody fragrance and does not provide the same anti-irritant benefits as Fast Relief.
It's important to note that for natural extracts, the INCI name often refers to the source plant (like "Patchouli Oil" or "Green Tea Leaf Extract") and doesn't always specify the exact beneficial compounds present or the processing method. This means different products with the same INCI name can have very different properties and effects, depending on how they are extracted and purified.
Therefore, Fast Relief is not pure Patchouli Oil and is intended to reduce irritation, not increase it. It also has minimal scent because the fragrant components have been largely removed.
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