What Is 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol?
4-T-butylcyclohexanol is a synthetic fatty alcohol (the non-irritating kind) that functions as an emollient and soothing agent. It can reduce skin surface stinging on contact and is also capable of visibly reducing redness on skin. In addition to its general skin-calming properties, 4-T-butylcyclohexanol has specifically been studied for its ability to effectively reduce shaving-induced skin irritation.
Dedicated research has also been conducted to demonstrate its efficacy for improving other aggravated skin conditions around the eyes and mouth. Essentially, it works by intercepting the irritation signals in skin. Although a formal safety assessment hasn’t been done, this ingredient can reasonably be considered safe based on what we know about how it works on skin.
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Clinical Evidence & References
References:
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2020, pages 1,409-1,414 View Study
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534–547 View Study
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, September 2018, pages 421-429 View Study
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, February 2016, pages 9-16
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 30 Supplement, pages 21-27
- Experimental Dermatology, November 2010, pages 980-986
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- 4-T-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOL
- EC Number
- 202-676-4
- Function
- Masking, Perfuming
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