What does Cyclohexanone do in skincare?

Cyclohexanone functions as a solvent, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.

Is Cyclohexanone allowed in cosmetics?

Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.

What products contain Cyclohexanone?

It is most commonly found in Fragrance products, especially fragrances (100% of its uses).

Cyclohexanone

Cyclohexanone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent, perfuming agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 149 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI name	CYCLOHEXANONE
Function	SOLVENT, PERFUMING
CAS number	108-94-1
EC number	203-631-1
Prevalence	2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used in	Fragrance
EU status	Restricted (annex )
Scientific studies	149 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches	8,100

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Frequently asked

What does Cyclohexanone do in skincare?: Cyclohexanone functions as a solvent, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cyclohexanone allowed in cosmetics?: Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Cyclohexanone?: It is most commonly found in Fragrance products, especially fragrances (100% of its uses).

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