The Basics On Carvone
What is Carvone?
Essential oil used as a flavoring agent and fragrance component in cosmetics.
What are other names for Carvone?
2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ONE, 2-METHYL-5-(1-METHYLETHENYL)-, 2-METHYL-5-(1-METHYLETHENYL)- 2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ONE, 2-METHYL-5-(1-METHYLETHENYL)-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ONE, 2CYCLOHEXEN1ONE, 2METHYL5(1METHYLETHENYL), 5-ISOPROPYL-2-METHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ONE, CARVOL, CARVONE, D-P-MENTHA-1(6),8-DIEN-2-ONE, LAEVO-CARVONE, and P-MENTHA-6,8-DIEN-2-ONE
What is Carvone used for?
Carvone has often been used in medicines, spices and perfumes over several centuries. 100% natural anti-aging serum great for masking wrinkles and rejuvenating skin. This monoterpene hydrocarbon is found in elevated amounts in spearmint, caraway and dill seeds. Carvone is a member of the terpenoid family.
How Carvone is classified
Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Carvone during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Carvone During Pregnancy
What we know about using Carvone while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
No published reproductive and developmental studies on citrus-derived peel oils were identified in a literature search for these ingredients and no unpublished data were submitted.
General safety info about Carvone from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel assessed the safety of 14 Citrus-derived peel oil ingredients and concluded that these ingredients are safe for use in cosmetic products when finished products that are applied to the skin, excluding rinse-off products, do not contain more than 0.0015% (i.e., 15 ppm) 5-methoxysporalen (5-MOP), and when formulated to be nonsensitizing and non-irritating. The Citrus-derived peel oil ingredients are most frequently reported to function in cosmetics as skin conditioning agents or as fragrance ingredients. The Panel reviewed the available animal and clinical data to determine the safety of these ingredients. Because final product formulations may contain multiple botanicals, each containing similar constituents of concern, formulators are advised to be aware of these constituents and to avoid reaching levels that may be hazardous to consumers. Industry should use good manufacturing practices to limit impurities that could be present in botanical ingredients.
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Products where you might find Carvone
Kevyn Aucoin The Molten Lip Color – Carbon; Harry Josh Pro Tools Carbon Tail Comb (1 piece); Eyeko Black Magic Mascara – Carbon Black (8 ml.); N/A
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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