Caramel
Caramel is a cosmetic ingredient used as a colorant, fragrance agent. It is used in 299 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 35 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CARAMEL |
| Function | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE |
| CAS number | 8028-89-5 |
| EC number | 232-435-9 |
| Prevalence | 299 products (0.32% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 35 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 74,000 |
Used in
Tanning 20.1%Face Cleansers 8%Shampoos 7%Serums 6.7%Body Washes 5%Exfoliators 5%
Frequently asked
- What does Caramel do in skincare?
- Caramel functions as a colorant, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Caramel allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Caramel?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially tanning (20.1% of its uses).
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