Flavouring

Such ingredients are introduced into cosmetics primarily in order to impart or adjust the taste and smell in the mouth. This function is especially important for lip balms, toothpastes, mouthwashers and other products that may accidentally get on the mucous membranes: the taste makes using the product more comfortable and helps mask the natural bitterness or soapy notes of the raw material. At the same time, such components usually have a minimal effect on the condition of the skin or hair: their main task is not to care, but to improve the sensory perception of the product. In international labeling, such substances can be classified as flavor or flavor, and the FDA separately indicates that flavor mixtures in cosmetics and personal care products should be safe for normal use. (fda.gov)

This group acts indirectly on the texture of the formula: it does not make the cream thicker or moisturize the hair, but it helps to make the product "more pleasant" to use, especially if the product comes into contact with the lips or mouth. Typical examples are menthol, which gives a fresh, cooling taste, and vanillin, which gives a sweet vanilla note. It is important to understand that flavoring additives can be of both natural and synthetic origin, and their use is regulated by safety requirements; in the EU, flavourings have separate rules and lists of permitted substances for their respective fields of use. In sensitive people, aromatic and flavor mixtures can sometimes provoke irritation or an allergic reaction, therefore, with a tendency to reactivity of the skin and mucous membranes, it is better to choose products with a simpler composition. (food.ec.europa.eu)