What is terpene and what beauty product can it be found in?

Answer 1

Terpene is not actually any one thing - terpenesare a class of compounds found in many essential oils of plants and flowers. Therefore they are very commonly used in fragrances and flavors. Terpenes are constructed from a molecule called isoprene. Isoprene has the chemical structure C5H8, which means it contains 5 carbon atoms and 8 hydrogen atoms. Isoprene's chemical structure is:

CH2(CH3) - C - CH - CH2

Terpenes can be made from any number and combination of isoprene building blocks, so any terpene will have the molecular formula of (C5H8)x, where x is the number of isoprene building blocks used to construct the terpene.

Since terpenes are very commonly found in nature, chances are they are in a huge range of beauty products, especially those that are made using the essential oils of plants.

Answer 2

Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in plants that contribute to their scent and flavor. They can be found in beauty products such as essential oils, perfumes, and skincare products for their aroma-therapeutic benefits and potential skin-soothing properties.