Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, oral care agent. It is used in 42 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 4,112 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, OXIDISING |
| CAS number | 7722-84-1 |
| EC number | 231-765-0 |
| Prevalence | 42 products (0.05% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 4,112 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 135,000 |
Used in
Other Styling 33.3%Other Haircare 9.5%General Moisturizers 7.1%Tools 7.1%Wash Off Masks 7.1%Body Treatments 4.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydrogen Peroxide do in skincare?
- Hydrogen Peroxide functions as an antimicrobial, oral care agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydrogen Peroxide allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hydrogen Peroxide?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially other styling (33.3% of its uses).
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