Styrene

Styrene is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent agent. It is used in 38 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 708 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameSTYRENE
FunctionSOLVENT
CAS number100-42-5
EC number202-851-5
Prevalence38 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies708 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches9,900

Used in

Nail Care 18.4%Eyeliners 13.2%Eyebrows 7.9%Face Cleansers 7.9%General Moisturizers 7.9%Sunscreens 7.9%

Frequently asked

What does Styrene do in skincare?
Styrene functions as a solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Styrene?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially nail care (18.4% of its uses).

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