Honokiol
Honokiol is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, bleaching agent. It is used in 35 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HONOKIOL |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 35354-74-6 |
| Prevalence | 35 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Serums 25.7%Body Lotions 17.1%Face Primers 8.6%Toners 8.6%Eyeshadows 5.7%Foundations 5.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Honokiol do in skincare?
- Honokiol functions as an antioxidant, bleaching agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Honokiol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Honokiol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (25.7% of its uses).
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