Characteristics
- INCI
- O-Cymen-5-Ol
- CAS
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3228-02-2, 39660-61-2
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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221-761-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- antimicrobial, deodorant, preservative
Для кого подходит
Description
O-Cymen-5-Ol is a synthetic aromatic ingredient best known for its preservative and deodorizing properties. In cosmetics, it helps keep formulas fresher by limiting the growth of certain microbes, and it can also contribute a clean, low-odor feel in products like cleansers, toners, shampoos, and deodorants. It’s not a classic “treatment” ingredient for skin or hair, but it supports product stability and helps formulas stay pleasant to use over time.
For skincare-savvy users, O-Cymen-5-Ol is most useful in products where freshness and hygiene matter. People with oily skin, body odor concerns, or those using rinse-off products may encounter it often. It can also appear in scalp and hair products where controlling odor or microbial contamination is helpful. Because it is active at low levels, it usually plays a supporting role rather than a headline one.
Caveat: as with many preservative-type ingredients, some people with very sensitive skin may find it irritating, especially in leave-on products or when combined with other strong actives. If you know you react to fragranced or antimicrobial ingredients, patch testing a new product is a sensible idea.
Found in products (1 338 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Uriage (109 продуктов)
