Nylon-6
Nylon-6 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a bulking, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 55 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | NYLON-6 |
| Function | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 25038-54-4 |
| Prevalence | 55 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 50 |
Used in
Mascaras 54.5%Eyebrows 27.3%Concealers 3.6%General Moisturizers 3.6%Setting Spray & Powders 3.6%Blushes 1.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Nylon-6 do in skincare?
- Nylon-6 functions as a bulking, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Nylon-6?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially mascaras (54.5% of its uses).
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