Carnitine Hcl

Carnitine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 14 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCARNITINE HCL
FunctionHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number6645-46-1
EC number229-663-6
Prevalence14 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Facial Treatments 14.3%Serums 14.3%Sheet Masks 14.3%Body Serums 7.1%Body Treatments 7.1%Emulsions 7.1%

Frequently asked

What does Carnitine Hcl do in skincare?
Carnitine Hcl functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Carnitine Hcl allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Carnitine Hcl?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (14.3% of its uses).

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