Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Dioxide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a propellant agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 4,643 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CARBON DIOXIDE |
| Function | PROPELLANT |
| CAS number | 124-38-9 |
| EC number | 204-696-9 |
| Prevalence | 10 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 4,643 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 74,000 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 30%Serums 20%Emulsions 10%Hair Loss Treatments 10%Makeup Removers 10%Styling Creams & Sprays 10%
Frequently asked
- What does Carbon Dioxide do in skincare?
- Carbon Dioxide functions as a propellant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Carbon Dioxide allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Carbon Dioxide?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (30% of its uses).
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