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CARNITINE HYDROXYCITRATE

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82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Carnitine Hydroxycitrate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

A salt-complex formed from L-carnitine (a quaternary ammonium zwitterion) and hydroxycitric acid (from Garcinia cambogia). Functions as a skin conditioning agent and humectant. Neither component is subject to EU Annex II or III restrictions under Regulation 1223/2009. While carnitine itself is a normal human metabolite, hydroxycitrate is a moderate-concentration cosmetic acid with mild exfoliating potential.

Skin benefits

  • Humectant moisture retention
  • Skin conditioning
  • Antioxidant potential from hydroxycitrate moiety

Known concerns

  • Hydroxycitric acid component may cause mild exfoliation effects
  • Concentration-dependent irritation possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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