Tbhq
Tbhq is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, fragrance agent. It is used in 9 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 51 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | TBHQ |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 1948-33-0 |
| EC number | 217-752-2 |
| Prevalence | 9 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 51 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 8,100 |
Used in
Hair Oils 55.6%Body Oils 22.2%Detanglers 11.1%Styling Creams & Sprays 11.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Tbhq do in skincare?
- Tbhq functions as an antioxidant, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Tbhq allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Tbhq?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair oils (55.6% of its uses).
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