A blue aromatic hydrocarbon, listed as a skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient.
What it is
Azulene is a blue aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C10H8, an isomer of naphthalene made of fused five- and seven-membered rings. Related compounds such as chamazulene occur in chamomile oil. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether it was obtained from a natural source or by synthesis.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Soothing
- Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.