The ingredient, explained

Camphor

Camphor has published research relevant to cosmetic safety assessment.

DenaturantMaskingPlasticiser

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

1‚7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone; Bornan-2-one

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

Denaturant: Makes a product unpalatable, often in alcohol-containing formulas.
Masking: Reduces or conceals the formula's underlying odour or taste.
Plasticiser: Makes another material softer or easier to deform.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

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

Safety assessment

The report evaluates toxicological endpoints and fragrance exposure for the exact camphor substance.

What this does not tell us

Fragrance exposure assessment is not a skin efficacy trial. Isomer and route distinctions matter; camphor oil plus oral metronidazole cannot isolate camphor benefit.

Sources for this summary. DOI 10.1016/j.fct.2022.112939 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Selective exact-identity review of 3 supplied local candidates and the targeted primary-source search recorded below. Bounded review, not a systematic search.