Caractéristiques
- INCI
- Vanillin
- CAS
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121-33-5
Il s'agit du numéro de la substance dans le registre du Chemical Abstracts Service. Le numéro CAS identifie de manière unique une substance indépendamment de la langue, du nom commercial ou des synonymes.
- EC
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204-465-2
Il s'agit du numéro de substance dans le système européen d'identification chimique (numéro CE), utilisé dans les bases de données réglementaires européennes, y compris ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Vanillin
- Fonctions
- masking
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Descriptif
Vanillin is the main aroma compound associated with vanilla, and in cosmetics it’s used mostly for its scent rather than as an active skin treatment. You’ll often find it in perfumes, creams, body lotions, cleansers, and hair products to add a warm, sweet, comforting fragrance. It can also help mask less pleasant odors from other ingredients, which makes formulas feel more polished and pleasant to use.
For skin and hair, vanillin doesn’t provide the kind of benefits you’d expect from hydrators or actives like niacinamide or panthenol. Its value is sensory: it can make a routine feel more luxurious and enjoyable, especially in body care and fragranced hair products. People who like gourmand, cozy scents may appreciate it most. If you’re sensitive to fragrance, have very reactive skin, or prefer minimalist formulas, you may want to choose products without vanillin or with fragrance-free labeling.
Caveat: because it’s a fragrance ingredient, vanillin can be a concern for those prone to irritation or fragrance sensitivity, especially in leave-on products. It’s not inherently “bad,” but it’s also not a skin-benefiting ingredient in the way moisturizers or antioxidants are. As always, the overall formula matters more than any single ingredient.
Produits avec Vanillin (810 total des dépenses)
Présent surtout dans les produits Sukin (41 produits)
