Cyclohexane

Cyclohexane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent agent. It is used in 31 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 13,161 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameCYCLOHEXANE
FunctionSOLVENT
CAS number110-82-7
EC number203-806-2
Prevalence31 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies13,161 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches9,900

Used in

General Moisturizers 32.3%Serums 19.4%Face Cleansers 6.5%Face Primers 6.5%Sheet Masks 6.5%After Sun Care 3.2%

Frequently asked

What does Cyclohexane do in skincare?
Cyclohexane functions as a solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Cyclohexane?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (32.3% of its uses).

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