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 name | BORNEOL |
| Function | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 507-70-0 |
| EC number | 208-080-0 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 196 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
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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