2-METHYLRESORCINOL

EU max concentration: (b) 1.8 %

EU conditions: (a) To be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reac­tions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irri­tated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experi­enced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a tempor­ary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.”
(c) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Tem­porary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of al­lergy. Eyelashes shall not be co­loured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any re­action after colouring hair or eyelashes, — has experienced a reac­tion to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. For professional use only. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them”

📊 Comedogenicity

📚 Research & Evidence

🔬 The Science

We cannot write consumer-facing skincare content about 2-methylresorcinol based on the sources available. The only research abstract provided (Talanta, 1989) describes 2-methylresorcinol’s use in analytical chemistry—specifically, how it forms chemical complexes with niobium metal to measure niobium concentrations in mineral ore samples. This is laboratory analysis work, not skincare research. The study does not address skin health, cosmetic safety, efficacy, tolerability, or any beauty-related benefit. To write accurately for consumers about this ingredient in a skincare context, we would need research that actually examines its use in cosmetic formulations, its effects on human skin, or its safety profile in beauty products.

Without such sources, any claims about skincare benefits would be unsupported speculation.

💧 Skin Type Compatibility

⚠️ Don’t Combine With

🧴 Products Containing 2-METHYLRESORCINOL

• L’OREAL NORGE AS Excellence 10 Ekstra Lys Blond
• L’OREAL NORGE AS Excellence 9 Meget Lys Blond
• CONAXESS TRADE NORGE AS Brillance Hårfarge 924 Choco Couture
• 3 chênes, 3 chênes Beauty belleza oleo-proteique complex color & soin 6 G blond foncé doré
• Belifor Coloration Douss Color 134 Marron Chocolat – 131ML – Beliflor
• Henkel, Schwarzkopf Palette Salon Colors 8.5
• l-oreal Casting crème gloos
• L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 415 Marron Glace
• L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 535 Chocolat
• L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 323 Choc Noir
• Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Root Touch-Up Permanent Hair Color, 4R Dark Auburn
• L’OREAL NORGE AS Casting Creme Gloss 412 Beigebrun
• L’OREAL NORGE AS Excellence 4.3 Golden Brown
• L’OREAL NORGE AS Excellence Creme Ultra 3.11 Ash Dark Brown
• L’OREAL NORGE AS Excellence Creme Ultra 4.11 Ash Brown
• L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer Haircolor
• henkel, schwarzkopf Palette Blond Foncé 500 7-0
• Henkel, Schwarzkopf Perfect Mousse 600 Châtain clair
• Henkel, Schwarzkopf Perfect Mousse Châtain Chocolat 465
• Henkel, Schwarzkopf Perfect Mousse Acajou 586

📄 Related Research

Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.

• Sánchez MJ et al. (1989). Complexation equilibria between niobium(V) and 4-(4’H-1′,2′,4′-triazolyl-3′-azo)-2-methylresorcinol Extraction-spectrophotometric determination of niobium in pyrochlore-bearing rocks. Talanta.