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Inositol (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 87-89-8; cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-cyclohexane hexol; Cyclohexanhexol; Inosite

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Inositol the trivial name for cyclohexane hexol a cyclic sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6 is used in cosmetic formulations.

The substance acts in topical cosmetics as an antistatic agent (reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface of e.g. hair), humectant (preserves the moisture of the skin) and hair conditioner (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer