Camphor
Camphor is a plasticiser and masking ingredient. It’s in 65 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, hair styling and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Camphor: used to keep films flexible and make alcohol undrinkable.
What it does
Contains Camphor: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Camphor: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Camphor: plasticiser
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32377, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as camphora.
Products that contain Camphor
Nivea Men
Dry Impact 72h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Cosmia
Eau de cologne fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Billie Eilish Fragrances
Eilish Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Billie Eilish Fragrances
Eilish Intense Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Lynx
Excite
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Balea
Fuß & Bein Eisgel
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Lacura
Fußbalsam - Oliven- & Rosmarinöl
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Innersense
Inner Reflection Sculpting Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
ISLA SIRENA Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Moroccanoil
L’Originale Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Ruby Kisses
Lip Oil Intense Treatment Gloss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lotion capillaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Blistex
Medicated lip balm
Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Molding Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Harry’s
Muscle Recovery Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Neurotouch Symmetry Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Fresh Natural
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Olaplex
º7 SHINE SERUM OIL MIST
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Eden BodyWorks
Peppermint Tea Tree Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Peppermint Tea Tree Detangling Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Eden BodyWorks
Peppermint Tea Tree Hair Oil
Hair styling · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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