N-Hydroxysuccinimide

N-Hydroxysuccinimide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 56 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameN-HYDROXYSUCCINIMIDE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number6066-82-6
EC number228-001-3
Prevalence56 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches720

Used in

Eye Moisturizers 64.3%Serums 16.1%Eye Masks 3.6%Facial Treatments 3.6%Sunscreens 3.6%Concealers 1.8%

Frequently asked

What does N-Hydroxysuccinimide do in skincare?
N-Hydroxysuccinimide functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is N-Hydroxysuccinimide allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain N-Hydroxysuccinimide?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye moisturizers (64.3% of its uses).

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