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PHENYLISOHEXANOL.

Questionable CAS 55066-48-3 / FRAGRANCE

Phenylisohexanol serves primarily as a fragrance ingredient and a masking agent in skincare formulations. Its function is to impart a specific scent or to diminish undesirable intrinsic odors within a product.

Summary

perfuming masking

Science

Mechanism of Action

The precise mechanism of action for Phenylisohexanol on skin is not specified in the available research. Its documented roles are olfactory, contributing to product aesthetics rather than direct skin benefits.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Phenylisohexanol is utilized for its scent properties, not for skin efficacy, thus the concept of 'dusting' for active benefits does not apply.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient demonstrates stability and non-reactivity under typical conditions of use, storage, and transport.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has noted a lack of comprehensive human data regarding contact allergy for this substance. Its safety has not been reviewed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Phenylisohexanol serves purely cosmetic functions (fragrance/masking) and is associated with a moderate irritancy potential and insufficient safety data, raising concerns for precision skincare applications.

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