A synthetic resorcinol derivative listed in CosIng as an antimicrobial.
What it is
Hexylresorcinol is 4-hexylresorcinol (4-hexyl-1,3-benzenediol), a synthetic derivative of resorcinol carrying a six-carbon alkyl chain. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as serums and creams.
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 label does not show the concentration actually used.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (5)
- Equilibrium Resurfacing Retinoid Treatment · Hourglass
- Przeciwzmarszczkowo-regenerujące serum do skóry z trądzikiem różowatym i zaczerwienieniami 40 ml · HDREY
- Super Restorative Intensywnie Regenerujące Serum Modelujące · Clarins
- Janssen Cosmetics Leke Karşıtı Renk Açıcı Krem · Janssen Cosmetics
- Peptide Firming Eye Cream · Facetheory