Camphor.
Also known as: synthetic camphor, 2-bornanone, camphor synthetic, D-camphor
A waxy, aromatic compound used in lip balms and medicated products for its cooling sensation and mild analgesic properties.
Global status.
How camphor is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
91% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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Max 11% in certain products under Annex III; prohibited in aerosols.
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Mirrors EU; restricted concentration limits.
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Hotlist restricts concentration by product type.
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Permitted with limits under MHLW standards.
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Permitted with concentration limits.
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Scheduled substance; restricted depending on concentration.
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Permitted with limits per Safety Technical Standards.
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Permitted with limits per ANVISA.
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Restricted under BIS standards with concentration limits.
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Restricted with limits, harmonized with EU Annex III.
The reason brands include it.
Provides a cooling, tingling sensation that consumers associate with a product 'working.' Also used as a mild pain reliever and anti-itch agent.
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Camphor in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use camphor. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.
Quick answers.
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How these brands stack up.
Side-by-side ingredient comparisons with brands whose products list camphor.