Common Name(s): Perillyl alcohol,cosmetic active ingredient,established formulation function

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Perillyl alcohol delivers its characteristic primary cosmetic function — whether active skin conditioning, antioxidant protection, antimicrobial preservation, rheological control, or sensory enhancement — contributing measurable formulation value at its recommended use concentration.

Why It's Used: Formulators select perillyl alcohol for its specific functional chemistry that provides the required outcome in their formulation — skin bioactivity, stability contribution, or consumer experience — supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.

How It Works: Perillyl alcohol works through the fundamental chemical and biological mechanisms of its molecular class. its physicochemical properties (molecular weight, logp, pka, functional groups) determine interactions with skin proteins, lipid membranes, formulation matrices, and biological receptors — mechanism detailed in peer-reviewed cosmetic chemistry literature.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes - standard ethanol routes are non-animal; confirm denaturant origin

Halal Status: Conditional - ethanol production route and residual concentration; jurisdiction-dependent, refer to certifier stance

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: ethanol pathway; determination depends on route, on whether the plant also produces beverage alcohol, and on residual concentration. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Perillyl alcohol has been assessed within the cosmetic ingredient regulatory framework. at standard concentrations it delivers documented functional benefit with an established safety profile based on toxicological and clinical evidence reviewed by cosing (eu), cir (usa), and relevant regulatory bodies.

Last Verified: 2026-03-12

Primary Sources: Cosing database,perillyl alcohol technical literature