Molasses

Molasses is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 15 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 35 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameMOLASSES
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number68476-78-8
EC number270-698-1
Prevalence15 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies35 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches110,000

Used in

Lip Masks 20%Face Cleansers 13.3%Scalp Treatments 13.3%Toners 13.3%Conditioners 6.7%Exfoliators 6.7%

Frequently asked

What does Molasses do in skincare?
Molasses functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Molasses?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially lip masks (20% of its uses).

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