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Lysine Azelate

A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching, chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Lysine Azelate is the salt of Lysine and Azelaic acid

What does it do?

Lysine Azelate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability

EU regulatory status

Lysine Azelate 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 Lysine Azelate?

Lysine Azelate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lysine Azelate is the salt of Lysine and Azelaic acid

Is Lysine Azelate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Lysine Azelate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Lysine Azelate do in cosmetic products?

Lysine Azelate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching, chelating.

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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