The Basics On Farnesol
What is Farnesol?
Extract of plants that is used in cosmetics primarily for fragrance.
What are other names for Farnesol?
2,6,10-DODECATRIEN-1-OL, 3,7,11-TRIMETHYL-, 2,6,10DODECATRIEN1OL, 3,7,11TRIMETHYL, 3,7,11-TRIMETHYL- 2,6,10-DODECATRIEN-1-OL, FARNESOL, and TRIMETHYL DODECATRIENOL
What is Farnesol used for?
Farnesol is reputed to smooth wrinkles and increase skin’s elasticity. It is also thought to reduce skin aging by promoting regeneration of cells and activation of the synthesis of molecules, such as collagen, that are required for healthy skin.
How Farnesol is classified
Antioxidants, Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Farnesol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Farnesol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Farnesol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Farnesol from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Farnesol
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel; Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum; Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Moisturizer
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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