Citrulline
Citrulline is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 28 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 420 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CITRULLINE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 372-75-8 |
| EC number | 206-759-6 |
| Prevalence | 28 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 420 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 18,100 |
Used in
Shampoos 14.3%Facial Treatments 10.7%Face Cleansers 7.1%Serums 7.1%Setting Spray & Powders 7.1%Toners 7.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Citrulline do in skincare?
- Citrulline functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Citrulline?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially shampoos (14.3% of its uses).
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