In the fields along Egypt's Nile Delta, in India's Tamil Nadu, or in the hills above Grasse in the south of France, summer brings a strange kind of night shift. Jasmine flowers open after dark and release their heaviest scent in the hours just before dawn, while the sun is still below the horizon. That is why harvesting happens by candlelight or torchlight, entirely by hand, in the coolest part of the night. Pickers bend for hours over the small white blossoms, gathering them one by one, because once the sun rises much of that delicate fragrance simply evaporates. Since only a tiny amount of extract comes from thousands of flowers, jasmine has always been treated as a precious raw material in perfumery. In our workshop, jasmine is never the main ingredient of a cream; it is a small addition, included for the way its scent turns a routine moment of care into something a little more special. To be clear: jasmine isn't sold on its own here as a pure oil or extract - it only appears as an ingredient blended at a very low ratio into the formula of our handmade creams.
Here it is worth being honest: jasmine is not obtained through cold pressing the way olive oil or almond oil is. The petals hold so little fat that mechanical pressing would yield almost nothing. Instead, the method used for centuries is called enfleurage: fresh flowers are laid over a layer of solid fat or a neutral oil, left to release their scent into that layer over several hours, then replaced with new flowers and the process repeated again and again. Today, solvent extraction is more commonly used, producing a thick, deeply coloured substance known as jasmine absolute. Before it is ever used, this absolute is diluted substantially in a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba. So the "jasmine oil" you see on a shelf is, in most cases, describing this kind of diluted blend, and knowing that helps you judge the product more accurately.
In terms of composition, jasmine absolute is not rich in fatty acids or vitamins the way a typical plant oil is; its value lies almost entirely in its aromatic profile. The main compounds behind its scent include benzyl acetate, linalool, benzyl benzoate, phytol, and a small amount of indole. Together these give jasmine its familiar, heady, sweet floral character. It is precisely because of this intensity that jasmine is never meant to be used undiluted.
As for what it actually does for skin, it is best to keep expectations modest. Used at a diluted ratio within a cream, jasmine offers a pleasant scent and a sensory touch rather than any dramatic skin benefit; its real contribution is turning an ordinary moment of care into a small ritual. For someone winding down in the evening, that floral note can make applying a cream feel like a brief, welcome pause. We will not claim anything grander than that; jasmine is not a miracle ingredient, simply a warm and pleasant one.
Who does it suit, and where? Anyone who enjoys floral scents and likes to turn an evening routine into something a little more considered will appreciate it. It pairs nicely with hand and nail care, especially in creams applied before bed. But an important caution belongs here: in its essential oil form, jasmine can irritate sensitive skin. Anyone prone to redness, with a history of allergies, or known sensitivity to floral fragrances should be more cautious, and ideally test a small area first.
This is why, in Ülker Sofuoğlu creams, jasmine appears only at a very low, well-diluted proportion. The foundation of the cream still rests on cold-pressed plant oils and beeswax; jasmine is simply a final touch, a graceful note that accompanies the moment of care. Using every ingredient in proportion, for the purpose it actually serves, matters to us in formulas built on 38 years of handwork.
A few notes on use: apply the cream while skin is still slightly damp, using a small amount and massaging it in gently. For nail care, small circular motions around the cuticles make for a nice evening habit. Most importantly, never apply pure jasmine essential oil directly to the skin; always use it diluted, inside a cream or a suitable carrier oil.
A question that comes up often: "Is jasmine oil cold-pressed like other plant oils?" No. As explained above, true jasmine extract comes from enfleurage or solvent extraction; that does not make it less valuable, only differently and more laboriously produced. Another common misunderstanding is thinking jasmine oil can be applied neat to the skin; given its concentrated aromatic makeup, this is not advisable.
On storage, one point is worth remembering: aromatic compounds degrade over time with exposure to light, heat, and air, and the scent can fade. Keeping a jasmine-containing cream in a cool spot away from direct sunlight, with the lid tightly closed, is the right approach; a cupboard shelf works better than a steamy bathroom counter.
Every skin is unique. We recommend testing a small area on the inside of your arm before first use, and checking with a specialist if you have a known skin sensitivity. These creams are meant for everyday care, not treatment. If you would like to experience this graceful, floral touch for yourself, we invite you to visit our shop.
Here it is worth being honest: jasmine is not obtained through cold pressing the way olive oil or almond oil is. The petals hold so little fat that mechanical pressing would yield almost nothing. Instead, the method used for centuries is called enfleurage: fresh flowers are laid over a layer of solid fat or a neutral oil, left to release their scent into that layer over several hours, then replaced with new flowers and the process repeated again and again. Today, solvent extraction is more commonly used, producing a thick, deeply coloured substance known as jasmine absolute. Before it is ever used, this absolute is diluted substantially in a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba. So the "jasmine oil" you see on a shelf is, in most cases, describing this kind of diluted blend, and knowing that helps you judge the product more accurately.
In terms of composition, jasmine absolute is not rich in fatty acids or vitamins the way a typical plant oil is; its value lies almost entirely in its aromatic profile. The main compounds behind its scent include benzyl acetate, linalool, benzyl benzoate, phytol, and a small amount of indole. Together these give jasmine its familiar, heady, sweet floral character. It is precisely because of this intensity that jasmine is never meant to be used undiluted.
As for what it actually does for skin, it is best to keep expectations modest. Used at a diluted ratio within a cream, jasmine offers a pleasant scent and a sensory touch rather than any dramatic skin benefit; its real contribution is turning an ordinary moment of care into a small ritual. For someone winding down in the evening, that floral note can make applying a cream feel like a brief, welcome pause. We will not claim anything grander than that; jasmine is not a miracle ingredient, simply a warm and pleasant one.
Who does it suit, and where? Anyone who enjoys floral scents and likes to turn an evening routine into something a little more considered will appreciate it. It pairs nicely with hand and nail care, especially in creams applied before bed. But an important caution belongs here: in its essential oil form, jasmine can irritate sensitive skin. Anyone prone to redness, with a history of allergies, or known sensitivity to floral fragrances should be more cautious, and ideally test a small area first.
This is why, in Ülker Sofuoğlu creams, jasmine appears only at a very low, well-diluted proportion. The foundation of the cream still rests on cold-pressed plant oils and beeswax; jasmine is simply a final touch, a graceful note that accompanies the moment of care. Using every ingredient in proportion, for the purpose it actually serves, matters to us in formulas built on 38 years of handwork.
A few notes on use: apply the cream while skin is still slightly damp, using a small amount and massaging it in gently. For nail care, small circular motions around the cuticles make for a nice evening habit. Most importantly, never apply pure jasmine essential oil directly to the skin; always use it diluted, inside a cream or a suitable carrier oil.
A question that comes up often: "Is jasmine oil cold-pressed like other plant oils?" No. As explained above, true jasmine extract comes from enfleurage or solvent extraction; that does not make it less valuable, only differently and more laboriously produced. Another common misunderstanding is thinking jasmine oil can be applied neat to the skin; given its concentrated aromatic makeup, this is not advisable.
On storage, one point is worth remembering: aromatic compounds degrade over time with exposure to light, heat, and air, and the scent can fade. Keeping a jasmine-containing cream in a cool spot away from direct sunlight, with the lid tightly closed, is the right approach; a cupboard shelf works better than a steamy bathroom counter.
Every skin is unique. We recommend testing a small area on the inside of your arm before first use, and checking with a specialist if you have a known skin sensitivity. These creams are meant for everyday care, not treatment. If you would like to experience this graceful, floral touch for yourself, we invite you to visit our shop.
