Science
Mechanism of Action
This compound functions exclusively as a fragrance ingredient, primarily to enhance or mask the scent of a product, or to perfume the skin. It does not exert any known active mechanisms that directly contribute to skin health or function.
Research
Clinical Evidence
Low confidenceN/A
Transparency
Dusting Analysis
The Formula
Formulation
Stability
Formulators should be aware that this ingredient may present aesthetic or stability challenges that could limit its overall usefulness in certain product types.
Safety
Safety Profile
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not evaluated this ingredient. While FDA status pertains to its use as a food additive with limited toxicity information, EWG highlights concerns including low-to-moderate non-reproductive organ system toxicity, cumulative exposure from multiple sources, and low ecotoxicity. There is a documented likelihood of skin irritation, which may intensify when combined with other potentially problematic ingredients.
Your Skin
Skin Compatibility
Our Assessment
Verdict
Its role as a purely aesthetic fragrance, coupled with an unreviewed safety profile, reported irritation likelihood, and absence of skin benefits, positions TRIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-METHANETHIOL as a questionable inclusion for precision skincare formulations.
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