Cooling agent (menthane carboxamide)
CYANOMETHYLPHENYL MENTHANE CARBOXAMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A menthane carboxamide cooling agent used to deliver a long-lasting chill without strong menthol odour. Common in oral care and after-sun formulas, it can sting sensitive skin and has limited public safety data.
Skin benefits
- Provides a cooling sensation without the menthol smell
- Used in oral care, scalp and skin cooling products
- Long-lasting cooling effect at low use levels
- Helps mask discomfort in shaving or after-sun formulas
Known concerns
- Cooling agents can cause transient stinging in some users
- Niche ingredient with limited published clinical safety data
- Cyano-substituted aromatic raises supplier-purity questions
- Not suitable for very sensitive or compromised skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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