Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 176 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,142 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | BETA-CAROTENE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 7235-40-7 |
| EC number | 230-636-6 |
| Prevalence | 176 products (0.19% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,142 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 6,600 |
Used in
Serums 23.9%Hair Oils 7.4%Oils 6.8%Makeup Removers 6.3%Sunscreens 6.3%Face Cleansers 5.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Beta-Carotene do in skincare?
- Beta-Carotene functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Beta-Carotene allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Beta-Carotene?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (23.9% of its uses).
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