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:
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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 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