Lauroyl Lysine
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N6-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-lysine
What does it do?
Lauroyl Lysine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Lauroyl Lysine 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 Lauroyl Lysine?
Lauroyl Lysine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N6-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-lysine
Is Lauroyl Lysine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lauroyl Lysine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lauroyl Lysine do in cosmetic products?
Lauroyl Lysine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Lauroyl Lysine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Lauroyl Lysine is 52315-75-0.
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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: 15/10/2010