An aromatic compound with a cooling sensation.
What it is
Camphor is an aromatic compound obtained from the camphor tree or made synthetically. It gives a cooling feel and a characteristic scent.
Where it is used
Found in balms, foot and muscle products and some lip care.
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.
See the EU regulation section for current conditions of use.
Functions
- Denaturant
- Rendering cosmetics unpalatable. Mostly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol to make it unsuitable for ingestion.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Plasticiser
- Softening and making supple synthetic polumers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 331Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi- cyclo[2.2.1]- 2-heptanone
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545
Scientific opinions (SCCS)
Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.
Products with this ingredient (181)
- Eau de Cologne Vetiver + Spices for Men · KORRES
- Santorini Grape Body Care Collection ($49 Value) · KORRES
- كريم الأساس السائل عالي التغطية HD · Catrice
- Hyaluronic Intensive Cream · ArtDeco
- Złuszczający nawilżający krem-maska na zrogowacenia · Eveline Cosmetics
- Krem sos pękające pięty 15% urea · Eveline Cosmetics
- Hydra Prime SPF 50 · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Perfumy w olejku Suede Musk 15 ml · HDREY
- Perfumy w olejku Whispering Amber 15 ml · HDREY
- NIVEA MEN Fresh Active Antyperspirant roll-on · Nivea
- Soul & Body Wash Emberean · BABOR
- Soul & Body Lotion Emberean · BABOR