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 name | CHLOROXYLENOL |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 88-04-0 / 1321-23-9 |
| EC number | 201-793-8 / 215-316-6 |
| Prevalence | 22 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
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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