An amino acid used for skin and hair conditioning.
What it is
Lysine (L-lysine) is one of the amino acids that make up proteins. CosIng lists it as antistatic, hair conditioning and skin conditioning.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, shampoos and conditioners, often in amino acid blends.
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 it was produced by fermentation, synthesis or another process.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- 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 (165)
- Miracle Pure Hydratint Essence · Max Factor
- Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 · Lumene
- Vegan Collagen Serum in Foundation SPF30 · Lumene
- CC All-Over Concealer · Lumene
- CC Color Correcting Cream SPF20 · Lumene
- Blur Even Cover Foundation · Lumene
- The Wake Up The Glow Lightweight Radiant Concealer – Neutral · IsaDora
- Crema de Tratamiento Control Caida · Dove
- Acondicionador Control Caida · Dove
- Shampoo Control Caida · Dove
- Shampoo Hidratación Intensa · Dove
- Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer 2.5 Fair: Hydrating, Full-coverage Concealer · Charlotte Tilbury