O-Cymen-5-Ol is an antifungal preservative used in cosmetics and beauty products to prevent harmful bacteria from developing and to prolong the shelf-life of formulas. It is part of the Isopropyl Cresols family and is originally developed synthetically in the form of a crystal. O-Cymen-5-Ol has been found to be neurotoxic in animals, and has led to heavier restrictions on its use in cosmetics in some countries.
["Prevents harmful bacteria from developing", "Prolongs the shelf-life of formulas"]
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Studies in Japan, some dating back to 1956, found O-Cymen-5-OL to be neurotoxic in animals and have led to heavier restrictions on its use in cosmetics there.
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Synthetically developed
Safe for use in cosmetics up to .5% concentration
Moderate Use Restrictions
O-Cymen-5-OL is approved by the FDA for use as a direct and indirect food additive. In the European Union, it is only approved for use up to .1%.
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