The hydrochloride of homarine, a pyridine compound, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Homarine HCl is the hydrochloride salt of homarine, N-methylpicolinic acid (1-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid), a compound first identified in lobster and found in various marine organisms. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as creams and serums.
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 INCI name does not reveal whether the material is synthetic or obtained from a natural source.
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.