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 nameHONOKIOL
FunctionANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number35354-74-6
Prevalence35 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches1,000

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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