Lysine
Lysine is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 173 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 3,055 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | LYSINE |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 56-87-1 |
| EC number | 200-294-2 |
| Prevalence | 173 products (0.19% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 3,055 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 74,000 |
Used in
Serums 13.3%Face Cleansers 9.8%Toners 9.8%General Moisturizers 8.1%Sheet Masks 5.2%Facial Treatments 4%
Frequently asked
- What does Lysine do in skincare?
- Lysine functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Lysine?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (13.3% of its uses).
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