Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, humectant, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine is the organic compound.
What does it do?
Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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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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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
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Surfactant - solubilizing
surfactant that dissolves small amounts of oils into a clear water-based formulation
EU regulatory status
Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine 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 Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine?
Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine is the organic compound.
Is Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine do in cosmetic products?
Succinoyl Methyl Kynurenine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, humectant, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, surfactant - solubilizing.
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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: 13/08/2024