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What Is Camphor?
Aromatic substance obtained from the wood of a tree common to Southeast Asia, Cinnamomum camphora or manufactured synthetically.
When applied to the skin, camphor produces a cooling effect, which can cause skin sensitivity with repeated use. Inhaling camphor at concentrations of 2 ppm (parts per million) or more may cause sensitivity of the mucous membranes. Camphor can also cause skin and eye sensitivity on contact.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Camphor: Traditional uses and skin irritation potential Contact Dermatitis, 2011
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- CAMPHOR
- INN Name
- camphor
- EC Number
- 207-355-2 / 200-945-0
- Pharmacopoeia Name
- camphora
- Function
- Denaturant, Masking, Plasti CI Ser
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