Camphor

  • May Irritate Lips
  • May Cause Irritation
  • May Worsen Dry Skin
  • May Worsen Eczema
  • May Worsen Redness
  • EU Listed Allergen
  • Fragrance

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About Camphor

Camphor is a ketone derived from the wood of the camphor tree or obtained synthetically.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to alter the taste or odor of an ingredient to make it less suitable for ingestion, to help prevent the ingredient's characteristic odor or taste from becoming overly noticeable, and to add flexibility so that films or polymer layers do not become excessively rigid.[3] It is described as a colorless, crystalline powder with a strong odor; therefore, when solid, it is important to melt it first or disperse it evenly so that it does not clump in the formulation.[2]

Camphor Details

Ingredient function
Denaturant, Masking, Plasticiser
Main product categories
Blemish Essence, Lip Balm, Toner
INCI name
CAMPHOR
CosIng ID
32377

Camphor References

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