INCI name

ACETYL TYROSINE

Acetyl tyrosine

An acetylated form of the amino acid tyrosine used in tanning products.

What it is

Acetyl tyrosine is N-acetyl-L-tyrosine, the acetylated form of the amino acid tyrosine. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and tanning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in tanning accelerators, sun care products and self-tanning 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 concentration used.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Tanning
Darkening the skin with or without exposure to UV.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (19)

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