Ornithine Hcl
Ornithine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ORNITHINE HCL |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 3184-13-2 |
| EC number | 221-678-6 |
| Prevalence | 10 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Other Bath & Body 20%Shampoos 20%Conditioners 10%Lash & Brow Serums 10%Leave-in Treatments 10%Scalp Scrubs 10%
Frequently asked
- What does Ornithine Hcl do in skincare?
- Ornithine Hcl functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ornithine 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 Ornithine Hcl?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially other bath & body (20% of its uses).
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