4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | 4-AMINO-3-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 924-49-2 |
| EC number | 213-106-9 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Serums 100%
Frequently asked
- What does 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid do in skincare?
- 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (100% of its uses).
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