Linalool
Linalool is a cosmetic ingredient used as a deodorant, perfuming agent. It appears in about 5% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 555 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | LINALOOL |
| Function | DEODORANT, PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 78-70-6 |
| EC number | 201-134-4 |
| Prevalence | 4,610 products (4.97% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 555 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 12,100 |
Used in
Fragrances 20.8%Face Cleansers 5.2%Body Washes 5.1%Shampoos 4.8%Serums 4.1%Conditioners 3.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Linalool do in skincare?
- Linalool functions as a deodorant, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Linalool?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially fragrances (20.8% of its uses).
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