INCI name

TROPOLONE

Tropolone (2-hydroxytropone)

A small cyclic organic compound used as a skin-conditioning agent.

What it is

Tropolone (2-hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trienone, also called 2-hydroxytropone) is an organic compound with a seven-membered carbon ring. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in a limited number of creams, serums and other skin care 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 is of natural or synthetic origin.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (53)

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