Cetyl Niacinamide Riboside Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cetyl Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride
What does it do?
Cetyl Niacinamide Riboside Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Cetyl Niacinamide Riboside Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cetyl Niacinamide Riboside Chloride?
Cetyl Niacinamide Riboside Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetyl Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride
Is Cetyl Niacinamide Riboside Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetyl Niacinamide Riboside Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetyl Niacinamide Riboside Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Cetyl Niacinamide Riboside Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 19/05/2020