CYSTEINAMIDE HCL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Cysteinamide HCL is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Cysteinamide HCl is the hydrochloride salt of cysteinamide, the amide of cysteine. The amide of cysteine is chemically analogous to the parent amino acid with potentially different penetration and activity profiles. Limited cosmetic toxicological data are available, and the HCl salt may cause mild irritation at higher concentrations. Not listed on EU Annex II or III.
Skin benefits
- Reducing agent for hair disulfide bond modification
- May support keratin protection
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic safety data
- HCl salt may be irritating at high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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