Camphor

Camphor

AKA “D-CAMPHOR, (R)-(+)-Camphor, (1R, (R)-Camphor, (1R)-(+)-Camphor, Alcanfor, Japanese camphor, d-2-Camphanone”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Camphor

AKA: D-CAMPHOR, (R)-(+)-Camphor, (1R, (R)-Camphor, (1R)-(+)-Camphor, Alcanfor, Japanese camphor, D-2-Camphanone

Synthetic · Denaturant | Plasticiser | Soothing | Antimicrobial | Astringent · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Preservative

Soothing

Astringent

Synthetic

Clean

Camphor provides a cooling, refreshing sensation and helps improve product texture and performance.

Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 59 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C10H16O

Mol. Weight

152.23

CAS #

464-49-3, 76-22-2

Form

Wax

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from pinene, a volatile hydrocarbon found in pine oil and turpentine, through oxidative cyclization processes. Synthesized via catalytic oxidation of alpha-pinene or through hydrogenation of camphorquinone to produce the crystalline ketone compound.

Function

Denaturant | Plasticiser | Soothing | Antimicrobial | Astringent

Traditional Use

Used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years as a cooling and stimulating agent for skin. Historically valued in topical preparations for its analgesic and antimicrobial properties, derived from camphor laurel trees.

Skin Types

all-skin-types

Best For

Target

Irritation

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy Safe

Caution

EWG Score4

CIR Safety Findings

ewg-4, all-shades-safe

Concentration Guide

3%

0%4%

Reg. Limit

FDA OTC limit: 3% (Anorectal Analgesic). Anorectal use only. External analgesic counterirritant monograph (21 CFR 348) was never finalized for topical pain relief. Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 346.16