Ingredient

Camphor

Mid risk

FunctionCooling

What it is — Camphor (INCI: Camphor), an aromatic compound obtained from certain trees or made synthetically; it has a distinctive medicinal-fresh scent.

What it does — It is commonly used to give a cooling, tingling sensation and a refreshed feel on skin or scalp.

Typical use — Found in cooling or refreshing lotions, scalp tonics, balms and some blemish-focused products.

Who it suits / good to know — Suited to those who enjoy a cooling sensation; sensitive skin may find it tingly or irritating, and it is used at limited levels.

Safety — Rated mid risk because it can feel strong and may irritate sensitive skin at higher levels. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test first, keep away from the eyes, and avoid on broken skin.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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