Nitrogen

Nitrogen is a cosmetic ingredient used as a propellant agent. It is used in 35 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 4,970 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameNITROGEN
FunctionPROPELLANT
CAS number7727-37-9
EC number231-783-9
Prevalence35 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies4,970 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches49,500

Used in

Toners 54.3%Deodorant 17.1%Facial Treatments 14.3%Essences 5.7%Grooming 2.9%Mousse & Foam 2.9%

Frequently asked

What does Nitrogen do in skincare?
Nitrogen functions as a propellant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Nitrogen allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Nitrogen?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (54.3% of its uses).

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