Fullerenes
Fullerenes is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial agent. It is used in 49 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 715 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | FULLERENES |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS |
| CAS number | 99685-96-8 |
| Prevalence | 49 products (0.05% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 715 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
Used in
Serums 26.5%Sheet Masks 10.2%Toners 8.2%Facial Treatments 6.1%Leave-in Treatments 6.1%Ampoules 4.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Fullerenes do in skincare?
- Fullerenes functions as an antimicrobial, skin conditioning - miscellaneous agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Fullerenes allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Fullerenes?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (26.5% of its uses).
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