Phenylpropanol

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Phenylpropanol omedelbart

  • Masking scent used in skin care formulas
  • Also serves as a preservative, extending product shelf life
  • Potentially irritating to skin
  • Used in concentrations of up to .3%

Phenylpropanol beskrivning

Phenylpropanol is a naturally derived and synthetically made ingredient used in skin care as a masking scent, preservative and solvent. Its hyacinth-like smell is often employed in formulas to cover, or “mask,” the natural-yet-not-so-pleasant scents of other ingredients. Beyond this, phenylpropanol has preservative qualities in formulas, helping keep formulas safe for usage for longer amounts of time. However, due to phenylpropanol’s fragrance compounds it can irritate skin. This perfuming compound hasn’t been reviewed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. More research is needed to determine its impact on skin as well as its safety. As a raw material, this fragrant compound appears as a clear colorless liquid. It’s soluble in alcohol, but only dispersible in water. According to suppliers, its recommended use percentage is 0.3% as a preservative.

Phenylpropanol referenser

  • Journal of Applied Microbiology, February 2022, pages 933-948
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, ePublication
  • ULProspector, Accessed November 2022, Webpage
  • PubChem, Accessed November 2022, Webpage

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

Vi kunde inte hitta detta i vårt ingredienslexikon. Vi registrerar alla saknade ingredienser och gör kontinuerliga uppdateringar.

Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.