Cysteamine Hcl
Cysteamine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, hair waving or straightening agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | CYSTEAMINE HCL |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING |
| CAS number | 156-57-0 |
| EC number | 205-858-1 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 30 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 50%Serums 37.5%Shampoos 12.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Cysteamine Hcl do in skincare?
- Cysteamine Hcl functions as an antioxidant, hair waving or straightening agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Cysteamine 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 Cysteamine Hcl?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (50% of its uses).
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