Valencene
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Naphthalene, 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,8a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethenyl)-, (1R,7R,8aS)-
What does it do?
Valencene is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Valencene is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Valencene?
Valencene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Naphthalene, 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,8a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethenyl)-, (1R,7R,8aS)-
Is Valencene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Valencene is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Valencene do in cosmetic products?
Valencene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Valencene?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Valencene is 4630-07-3.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 23/06/2016