Phytol
Phytol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, fragrance agent. It is used in 22 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PHYTOL |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 150-86-7 / 7541-49-3 |
| EC number | 205-776-6 / - |
| Prevalence | 22 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 320 |
Used in
Serums 18.2%Day Moisturizers 13.6%General Moisturizers 13.6%Night Moisturizers 13.6%Ampoules 9.1%Toners 9.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Phytol do in skincare?
- Phytol functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Phytol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Phytol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (18.2% of its uses).
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