Hydroxyundecanoic Acid
Hydroxyundecanoic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HYDROXYUNDECANOIC ACID |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 6336-28-3 |
| Prevalence | 4 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
General Moisturizers 75%Face Primers 25%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydroxyundecanoic Acid do in skincare?
- Hydroxyundecanoic Acid functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydroxyundecanoic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hydroxyundecanoic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (75% of its uses).
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