INCI name

N-HYDROXYSUCCINIMIDE

N-Hydroxysuccinimide

A small heterocyclic compound used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

N-Hydroxysuccinimide is 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione, a small heterocyclic compound widely used as a reagent in organic chemistry. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of skin care products, such as eye 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 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 (21)

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