Cyclic polyol; supports phospholipid synthesis; hair conditioning (reduces breakage in scientific studies); skin smoothing; present in human cells; essentially non-toxic; also used in inositol phospholipid-based liposome delivery systems
Function & Common Use
Skin Conditioning / Hair Conditioning
Conditioner
Hair care moisturisers skin conditioning products
Vegetable / Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Inositol safe to use in skincare?
Inositol has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Cyclic polyol; supports phospholipid synthesis; hair conditioning (reduces breakage in scientific studies); skin smoothing; present in human cells; essentially non-toxic; also used in inositol phospholipid-based liposome delivery systems
Is Inositol allowed in India?
Inositol is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Inositol used for in cosmetics?
Inositol functions as: Skin Conditioning / Hair Conditioning. It is commonly found in: Hair care moisturisers skin conditioning products.
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