Lysozyme

Lysozyme is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,458 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameLYSOZYME
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number9001-63-2
EC number232-620-4
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies1,458 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches6,600

Used in

Face Cleansers 33.3%General Moisturizers 33.3%Serums 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Lysozyme do in skincare?
Lysozyme functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Lysozyme allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Lysozyme?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (33.3% of its uses).

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