INCI name

ACETYL METHIONINE

Acetyl methionine

An N-acetyl derivative of the amino acid methionine, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Acetyl methionine is N-acetylmethionine, the amino acid methionine with an acetyl group attached to its amino group. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show the amount used.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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