Farnesol
Farnesol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a deodorant, perfuming agent. It is used in 424 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | FARNESOL |
| Function | DEODORANT, PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 4602-84-0 |
| EC number | 225-004-1 |
| Prevalence | 424 products (0.46% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Fragrance |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 880 |
Used in
Fragrances 63.2%Oils 4%General Moisturizers 3.3%Toners 3.1%Body Oils 2.8%Serums 2.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Farnesol do in skincare?
- Farnesol functions as a deodorant, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Farnesol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Farnesol?
- It is most commonly found in Fragrance products, especially fragrances (63.2% of its uses).
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