Tyrosine
Tyrosine is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 68 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 13,163 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | TYROSINE |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 556-02-5 / 556-03-6 / 60-18-4 |
| EC number | 209-112-6 / 209-113-1 / 200-460-4 |
| Prevalence | 68 products (0.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 13,163 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 27,100 |
Used in
Serums 14.7%Hair Masks 10.3%Toners 10.3%Face Cleansers 8.8%Sheet Masks 7.4%Shampoos 5.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Tyrosine do in skincare?
- Tyrosine functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Tyrosine allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Tyrosine?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (14.7% of its uses).
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