Escin
Escin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a tonic agent. It is used in 87 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ESCIN |
| Function | TONIC |
| CAS number | 6805-41-0 |
| EC number | 229-880-6 |
| Prevalence | 87 products (0.09% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 260 |
Used in
Eye Moisturizers 32.2%Serums 16.1%General Moisturizers 10.3%Facial Treatments 6.9%Body Treatments 5.7%Eye Masks 4.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Escin do in skincare?
- Escin functions as a tonic agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Escin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Escin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye moisturizers (32.2% of its uses).
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