A silver salt of an amino acid derivative, used as an anti-sebum ingredient.
What it is
Silver carboxymethylalaninate is the silver(I) salt of N-(carboxymethyl)-L-alanine, a derivative of the amino acid alanine, in which two silver ions are bound to one molecule of the acid. CosIng lists it as an anti-sebum ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as cleansers, toners 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 or the silver content.
Functions
- Anti-sebum
- Helping control sebum production.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.