The ingredient, explained

Borneol

Research examined BORNEOL under the stated study conditions.

MaskingPerfuming

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Bicyclo [2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, 1‚7,7-trimethyl-, endo-

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Masking: Reduces or conceals the formula's underlying odour or taste.
Perfuming: A formulation role for perfume and aromatic raw materials that give a product its scent.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗ · Danish Environmental Protection Agency: Cosmetic fragrance functions ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human topical treatment study

The dandelion-borneol combination improved swelling and mouth-opening limitations after jaw surgery more than single-treatment groups.

What this does not tell us

120 patients across four treatments, acute postsurgical observations. This does not establish standalone borneol benefit in normal cosmetic use; blinding and source stereoisomer not verified by abstract.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 37746960 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Review supplied candidate titles and available abstracts selectively for exact identity; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.