HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE
HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE is a synthetic fragrance ingredient, also referred to as HICC and Lyral. It is a cyclic aldehyde used to build a formula's scent; it is not a plant extract, butter, or essential oil.
HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE: what it is
HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE is a synthetic fragrance ingredient, also referred to as HICC and Lyral. It is a cyclic aldehyde used to build a formula's scent; it is not a plant extract, butter, or essential oil.
The INCI name covers two closely related forms of the molecule, distinguished by the position of part of their structure. That chemical distinction explains why similar names may appear in technical documents, while the long label name identifies the same group of aromatic materials.
HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE is used for perfuming. In practical terms, it contributes to the scent noticed when a product is applied and can help mask the odour of base materials; it is not a moisturiser, emollient, or skin treatment.
A European study using patch tests in people with dermatitis investigated sensitisation to HICC, not a cosmetic benefit from the ingredient. In the European Union, cosmetics containing it have not been allowed to be made available on the market since 23 August 2021. Its name on an ingredient list should therefore not be read as a sign of skin care or repair.
HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE: conditions and care
In the European Union, cosmetics containing HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE have not been allowed to be made available on the market since 23 August 2021.
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