Cyclodextrin
Cyclodextrin is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, chelating agent. It is used in 256 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,317 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CYCLODEXTRIN |
| Function | ABSORBENT, CHELATING |
| CAS number | 7585-39-9 / 12619-70-4 |
| EC number | 231-493-2 |
| Prevalence | 256 products (0.28% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,317 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,900 |
Used in
Serums 24.2%Deodorant 9%Eye Moisturizers 7%Facial Treatments 5.9%General Moisturizers 5.9%Toners 5.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Cyclodextrin do in skincare?
- Cyclodextrin functions as an absorbent, chelating agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Cyclodextrin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Cyclodextrin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (24.2% of its uses).
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