Chloroxylenol

Chloroxylenol is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, deodorant agent. It is used in 22 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCHLOROXYLENOL
FunctionANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE
CAS number88-04-0 / 1321-23-9
EC number201-793-8 / 215-316-6
Prevalence22 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches1,600

Used in

Face Cleansers 22.7%Facial Treatments 22.7%Serums 13.6%Exfoliators 9.1%Body Washes 4.5%Day Moisturizers 4.5%

Frequently asked

What does Chloroxylenol do in skincare?
Chloroxylenol functions as an antimicrobial, deodorant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Chloroxylenol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Chloroxylenol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (22.7% of its uses).

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