Nylon-11
Nylon-11 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a bulking, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | NYLON-11 |
| Function | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 25035-04-5 |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Eye Moisturizers 20%Face Primers 20%General Moisturizers 20%Highlighters 20%Wash Off Masks 20%
Frequently asked
- What does Nylon-11 do in skincare?
- Nylon-11 functions as a bulking, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Nylon-11 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Nylon-11?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye moisturizers (20% of its uses).
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