Maltol
Maltol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, tonic agent. It is used in 29 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | MALTOL |
| Function | FRAGRANCE, TONIC |
| CAS number | 118-71-8 |
| EC number | 204-271-8 |
| Prevalence | 29 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 480 |
Used in
Fragrances 27.6%Conditioners 10.3%General Moisturizers 10.3%Detanglers 6.9%Leave-in Conditioners 6.9%Nail Care 6.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Maltol do in skincare?
- Maltol functions as a fragrance, tonic agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Maltol?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially fragrances (27.6% of its uses).
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