Parfum
Parfum is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, perfuming agent. It appears in about 24% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 91 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PARFUM |
| Function | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING |
| Prevalence | 22,215 products (23.93% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 91 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 14,800 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 8.1%Shampoos 7.8%Fragrances 5.6%Body Washes 5.1%Conditioners 4.7%Serums 4.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Parfum do in skincare?
- Parfum functions as a fragrance, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Parfum allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Parfum?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (8.1% of its uses).
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