Banned in EU

N-Hyaluronoyl 5-Hydroxydopamine

A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

5-Hydroxydopamine Hyaluronamide, Pyrogallolethyl Hyaluronamide

What does it do?

N-Hyaluronoyl 5-Hydroxydopamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

N-Hyaluronoyl 5-Hydroxydopamine is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 21), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is N-Hyaluronoyl 5-Hydroxydopamine?

N-Hyaluronoyl 5-Hydroxydopamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 5-Hydroxydopamine Hyaluronamide, Pyrogallolethyl Hyaluronamide

Is N-Hyaluronoyl 5-Hydroxydopamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. N-Hyaluronoyl 5-Hydroxydopamine is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does N-Hyaluronoyl 5-Hydroxydopamine do in cosmetic products?

N-Hyaluronoyl 5-Hydroxydopamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, 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: 13/05/2019