Phenol.
Also known as: carbolic acid, hydroxybenzene, phenic acid, phenyl alcohol
A caustic organic compound used in some lip products as an exfoliant and antiseptic.
Global status.
How phenol is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
91% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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Max 1.0% in soaps/shampoos under Annex III; banned in children's products under 3 and mucous membrane products.
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Mirrors EU Annex III restrictions.
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Hotlist restricts concentration and product types.
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Permitted with limits under MHLW positive list.
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Permitted with concentration limits.
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Scheduled substance with concentration-dependent restrictions.
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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 drug/cosmetics rules with limits.
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Restricted with limits, harmonized with EU.
The reason brands include it.
Acts as an exfoliant that removes dead skin cells from the lip surface, giving a temporarily smooth appearance. Also has antiseptic properties.
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Phenol in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use phenol. 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.
What is Phenol?
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How these brands stack up.
Side-by-side ingredient comparisons with brands whose products list phenol.