Totarol
What Totarol is & what it does
Totarol is a naturally occurring diterpenoid phenol originally isolated from the Totara tree, a New Zealand conifer. It is commonly used as a preservative booster and antioxidant, and is noted for antimicrobial properties that help support product stability. It appears in small amounts in skincare and is often paired with other preservation systems. No specific concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Totarol?
Totarol is a naturally occurring diterpenoid phenol originally isolated from the Totara conifer. It is commonly used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and preservative booster.
What does Totarol do in skincare?
It is generally used to support product stability through antimicrobial activity and to provide antioxidant benefits. It usually appears in small amounts alongside other preservation systems.
Is Totarol safe?
It is generally considered safe at the low levels used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. As with any active, sensitive users should review the full ingredient list.
Sunscreens with Totarol
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Beyer&Söhne Dayshade Cream SPF 30
94/100
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Aleph Smoothing Skin Tint SPF 20
71/100
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Ao 6000X Elemental Screen With Spf 30
71/100
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Ao Skincare 6000x Elemental Screen SPF 30
71/100
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Pour la peau Daily UV Protect Calamine Sunscreen SPF 50+
71/100