Aminobutyric Acid
Aminobutyric Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning agent. It is used in 54 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | AMINOBUTYRIC ACID |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 56-12-2 |
| EC number | 200-258-6 |
| Prevalence | 54 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 720 |
Used in
Serums 35.2%Sheet Masks 18.5%General Moisturizers 9.3%Eye Moisturizers 7.4%Facial Treatments 7.4%Ampoules 1.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Aminobutyric Acid do in skincare?
- Aminobutyric Acid functions as a hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Aminobutyric 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 Aminobutyric Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (35.2% of its uses).
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