A synthetic aromatic amide related to oat avenanthramides, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid is 2-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanamido]benzoic acid, a synthetic compound in which anthranilic acid is linked to a hydroxyphenylpropionic acid. It is structurally related to the avenanthramides found in oats. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions and other skin 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.
Products with this ingredient (5)
- Ginger Scalp Serum · The Body Shop
- CICA-GESICHTSMASKE MIT HYALURONSÄURE + MADECASSOSID · Collistar
- Oczyszczająco-normalizujący szampon do skóry z łupieżem z 0,5% SymCalmin™, 0,5% piroktonem olaminy, 0,3% Defenscalp™ i melatoniną GOOD HEAD DAYS · Veoli Botanica
- Modulating Glucosides (MG) · NIOD
- Bepanthen Sensicalm · Bayer