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Camphor
AKA “D-CAMPHOR, (R)-(+)-Camphor, (1R, (R)-Camphor, (1R)-(+)-Camphor, Alcanfor, Japanese camphor, d-2-Camphanone”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Camphor
AKA: D-CAMPHOR, (R)-(+)-Camphor, (1R, (R)-Camphor, (1R)-(+)-Camphor, Alcanfor, Japanese camphor, D-2-Camphanone
Synthetic · Antimicrobial · EWG: 4
Varies With Manufacturer
Preservative
Soothing
Astringent
Synthetic
Clean
Camphor provides a cooling, refreshing sensation and helps improve product texture and performance.
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 59 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C10H16O
Mol. Weight
152.23
CAS #
464-49-3, 76-22-2
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Denaturant
Plasticiser
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years as a cooling and stimulating agent for skin. Historically valued in topical preparations for its analgesic and antimicrobial properties, derived from camphor laurel trees.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
3.0%
0%4%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit (Anorectal Analgesic): 3%. 21 CFR 346.16
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR