Xymenynic Acid

Xymenynic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameXYMENYNIC ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number557-58-4
EC number209-179-1
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Body Lotions 25%Body Oils 25%Eye Moisturizers 25%Serums 25%

Frequently asked

What does Xymenynic Acid do in skincare?
Xymenynic Acid functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Xymenynic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Xymenynic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (25% of its uses).

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