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 nameORNITHINE HCL
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number3184-13-2
EC number221-678-6
Prevalence10 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

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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