Rayon

Rayon is a cosmetic ingredient used as a bulking, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 26 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 141 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameRAYON
FunctionBULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number68442-85-3 / 61788-77-0
EC number270-493-7 / -
Prevalence26 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies141 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches33,100

Used in

Mascaras 84.6%Eyebrows 3.8%Other Bath & Body 3.8%Sheet Masks 3.8%Styling Creams & Sprays 3.8%

Frequently asked

What does Rayon do in skincare?
Rayon functions as a bulking, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Rayon?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially mascaras (84.6% of its uses).

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