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Camphor

Our database includes 227 products that contain Camphor.

Explained

Camphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.

Camphor is used for medicinal purposes due to its cooling effect. In medicine, camphor is a common anti-inflammation ingredient.

It possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.

One study found camphor to be a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. This might be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are responsible for plump and youthful looking skin.

It is best to use cosmetics with a small amount of camphor under 11%. Using topical camphor may induce irritation and redness.

In the past, camphor was traditionally made by distilling the wood of the camphor tree.

You should know

Concerns

Irritation
Rosacea
Eczema
Community Rating
Very Disliked

What it does

Masking Obscuring or blocking

Alternative names

Cinnamomum Camphora

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Lip Care
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
1% to 11%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 32377
INCI Name CAMPHOR
INN Name camphor
EC #  207-355-2 / 200-945-0
Ph. Eur. Name camphora
All Functions Denaturant, Masking, Plasti CI Ser