INCI name

UROCANIC ACID

UV absorberBasic data from CosIng

This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.

Functions

UV absorber
Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.

EU regulation

EU · Annex II, entry 4183-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (Urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
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