1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide

1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 67 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI name1-METHYLHYDANTOIN-2-IMIDE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number60-27-5
EC number200-466-7
Prevalence67 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Serums 22.4%Day Moisturizers 13.4%Night Moisturizers 11.9%Toners 7.5%Wash Off Masks 7.5%Eye Moisturizers 4.5%

Frequently asked

What does 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide do in skincare?
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (22.4% of its uses).

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