Carbocysteine
Carbocysteine is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anti-sebum, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | CARBOCYSTEINE |
| Function | ANTI-SEBUM, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 638-23-3 |
| EC number | 211-327-5 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 140 |
Used in
Hair Masks 33.3%Shampoos 33.3%Facial Treatments 16.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 16.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Carbocysteine do in skincare?
- Carbocysteine functions as an anti-sebum, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Carbocysteine allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Carbocysteine?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (33.3% of its uses).
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