Borneol

Borneol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, perfuming agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 196 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameBORNEOL
FunctionFRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
CAS number507-70-0
EC number208-080-0
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies196 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches2,400

Used in

Facial Treatments 37.5%Day Moisturizers 12.5%Face Cleansers 12.5%Night Moisturizers 12.5%Serums 12.5%Wash Off Masks 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does Borneol do in skincare?
Borneol functions as a fragrance, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Borneol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Borneol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (37.5% of its uses).

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