Lysine Hcl
Lysine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 168 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | LYSINE HCL |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 657-27-2 / 10098-89-2 / 22834-80-6 |
| EC number | 211-519-9 / 233-234-9 (L) / 245-258-7 (DL) |
| Prevalence | 168 products (0.18% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 260 |
Used in
Shampoos 16.1%Conditioners 13.7%Serums 12.5%Toners 9.5%General Moisturizers 8.3%Face Cleansers 7.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Lysine Hcl do in skincare?
- Lysine Hcl functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Lysine 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 Lysine Hcl?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (16.1% of its uses).
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