Histidine Hcl
Histidine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 27 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HISTIDINE HCL |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 645-35-2 / 5934-29-2 |
| EC number | 211-438-9 (L) / - |
| Prevalence | 27 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 70 |
Used in
Conditioners 14.8%Face Cleansers 14.8%General Moisturizers 11.1%Body Lotions 7.4%Essences 7.4%Eye Moisturizers 7.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Histidine Hcl do in skincare?
- Histidine Hcl functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Histidine 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 Histidine Hcl?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially conditioners (14.8% of its uses).
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