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 nameMALTOL
FunctionFRAGRANCE, TONIC
CAS number118-71-8
EC number204-271-8
Prevalence29 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches480

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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