Hinokitiol (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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2-hydroxy-4-isopropylcyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-ones; beta-Thujaplicine

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Hinokitiol (first extracted from the wood of the Hinoki false cypress) is a natural monoterpene isolated from the wood of cypress plants (Cupressaceae).

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Hinokitiol is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance has an antistatic effect (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of skin and hair). Furthermore, Hinokitiol acts as a hair conditioning agent (makes hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).

Hinokitiol has an inhibitory effect on Chlamydia trachomatis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer