A preservative-boosting and masking ingredient.
What it is
p-Anisic acid occurs naturally in anise. In cosmetics it is used as a masking and antimicrobial-supporting ingredient, often in products with alternative preservation.
Where it is used
Found in creams, cleansers and natural-positioned 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.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (124)
- Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser for Men · The Body Shop
- Camomile Gentle Eye Makeup Remover · The Body Shop
- Eye Brightening Powder · ArtDeco
- Soul & Body Wash Emberean · BABOR
- Soul & Body Lotion Emberean · BABOR
- Soul & Body Routine Grounding Gift Set · BABOR
- Travel Size Soul & Hand Cream GROUNDING · BABOR
- Soul & Body Lotion Grounding · BABOR
- Barrier Protect Ampoule Serum Concentrate · BABOR
- Milky Ceramide Toner · BABOR
- Active Night · BABOR
- Soul & Body Lotion Agathist · BABOR