Erythrulose
Erythrulose is a cosmetic ingredient used as a tanning agent. It is used in 114 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ERYTHRULOSE |
| Function | TANNING |
| CAS number | 40031-31-0 |
| Prevalence | 114 products (0.12% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 320 |
Used in
Tanning 94.7%Overnight Masks 1.8%Day Moisturizers 0.9%Facial Treatments 0.9%Other Styling 0.9%Serums 0.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Erythrulose do in skincare?
- Erythrulose functions as a tanning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Erythrulose allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Erythrulose?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially tanning (94.7% of its uses).
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