Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
What Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone is & what it does
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone is a synthetic aromatic ketone used in skincare as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-style ingredient. It is structurally related to substituted phenol compounds, with hydroxy and methoxy groups on the ring. In formulas it is typically used at low levels for its conditioning and protective character.
What does Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone do in skincare?
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient with an antioxidant-style character. It is a synthetic aromatic ketone related to substituted phenol compounds. In formulas it is typically present at low levels for its conditioning and protective role.
Is Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone natural or synthetic?
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone is a synthetic compound, an aromatic ketone with hydroxy and methoxy groups on the ring. It is manufactured for cosmetic use rather than extracted from a plant. The defined structure makes it consistent batch to batch.
Is Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone safe?
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone is used in cosmetics as a conditioning ingredient, typically at low concentrations. Its safety in a product depends on formulation and use level. If you have specific concerns or sensitive skin, patch testing a finished product is a sensible step.
Sunscreens with Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
We rate 8 sunscreens that contain it:
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the Cocoon Winter Melon Sunscreen
92/100
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Rougj + Head By Rougj Face Milk SPF 50+
90/100
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Alastin Skincare
Alastin Hydratint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36
84/100
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dr. denese SPF 40 Defense Day Cream
82/100
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U Beauty Multimodal Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 25
75/100
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Alastin Skincare
Alastin Silkshield All-mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
73/100
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Alastin Skincare Silkshield All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
73/100
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Facial Moisturizer With Broad Spectrum SPF 50
69/100