Camphor — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: CAMPHOR
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 76-22-2
- Category
- plasticizer
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- nail polish, lip balm
Is Camphor safe in cosmetics?
Camphor is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Commonly found in nail polish, lip balm.
What is Camphor?
Camphor is a plasticizer commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at recommended concentrations.
Allergy & Safety Information
Camphor is considered safe for cosmetic use. No significant safety concerns have been identified at typical use concentrations. As with any cosmetic ingredient, discontinue use if irritation occurs.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
How to Identify Camphor in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Camphor, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Nail polish, Lip balm. These product categories are the most common sources of Camphor exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Camphor? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Camphor and other allergens automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camphor safe for sensitive skin?
Camphor is generally well-tolerated, even by sensitive skin types.
What products contain Camphor?
Camphor is commonly found in nail polish, lip balm.
What does Camphor do in cosmetics?
Camphor functions as a plasticizer in formulations.
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