Snapshot
- Overview
- A synthetic fragrance ingredient with no proven skin benefit beyond scent.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Fragrance
Trimethylcyclohexyl Butylcarbamate
Trimethylcyclohexyl butylcarbamate is a synthetic aromatic carbamate used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and toiletries. It's selected to give a characteristic scent and mask base odors; functional skin benefits aren't established.
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Our take
Is Trimethylcyclohexyl Butylcarbamate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Fair because it functions mainly as a fragrance with no demonstrated skincare efficacy, and fragrance materials like this one can pose irritation or sensitization risks, especially for reactive skin.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Adds a pleasant scent and reduces base odors, improving the sensory experience. No proven skincare performance benefits beyond fragrance; data are limited.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Found in perfumes, body lotions, and cleansers to impart a signature aroma, and also used in shampoos and leave-on creams to help mask formulation odors.
Before you use it
Safety
Fragrance ingredients can trigger irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, particularly with leave-on use or compromised skin. Generally safe at cosmetic levels, but patch testing is prudent for reactive users.
Products with Trimethylcyclohexyl Butylcarbamate
