Mevalonolactone
Mevalonolactone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | MEVALONOLACTONE |
| Function | HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | 674-26-0 |
| EC number | 211-615-0 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 70 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 50%General Moisturizers 50%
Frequently asked
- What does Mevalonolactone do in skincare?
- Mevalonolactone functions as a humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Mevalonolactone allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Mevalonolactone?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (50% of its uses).
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