N-Caproyl Lysine
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N-Caproyl Lysine is the organic compound
What does it do?
N-Caproyl 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 - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
N-Caproyl 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 N-Caproyl Lysine?
N-Caproyl Lysine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-Caproyl Lysine is the organic compound
Is N-Caproyl Lysine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. N-Caproyl Lysine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does N-Caproyl Lysine do in cosmetic products?
N-Caproyl Lysine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
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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: 23/07/2014