Hexyl Nicotinate
Hexyl Nicotinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 14 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HEXYL NICOTINATE |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT |
| CAS number | 23597-82-2 |
| EC number | 245-767-4 |
| Prevalence | 14 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Toners 50%Face Cleansers 14.3%Night Moisturizers 14.3%Facial Treatments 7.1%General Moisturizers 7.1%Shampoos 7.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Hexyl Nicotinate do in skincare?
- Hexyl Nicotinate functions as an antistatic, skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hexyl Nicotinate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hexyl Nicotinate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (50% of its uses).
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