A diterpene alcohol used as an emollient and fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Phytol is 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol, an acyclic diterpene alcohol that forms part of the chlorophyll molecule. CosIng lists it as an emollient, fragrance and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes, creams, hair products and other scented 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 plant material or synthesised.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (9)
- Airbrush Flawless Foundation 8 Neutral: Full-coverage Matte Foundation · Charlotte Tilbury
- Airbrush Flawless Brighten & Set Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Airbrush Flawless Perfect, Mattify & Set Kit: Matte Foundation & Setting Spray · Charlotte Tilbury
- Resveratrol Care – Krem młodości na dzień · Clochee
- Resveratrol Care – Youth Day Cream · Clochee
- REFILL Resveratrol Care – Krem młodości na dzień · Clochee
- REFILL Resveratrol Care – Youth Day Cream · Clochee
- Double Stem Cell Repair 11-in-1 Serum Without Essential Oil · Swiss Toniq Geneva
- Double Stem Cell Repair 11-in-1 Serum With Essential Oil · Swiss Toniq Geneva