Ingredient Directory
Low Concern

Acetyl Carnitine

Acetyl-L-carnitine / ALCAR

Safety Notes

Mitochondrial energy metabolism; antioxidant; collagen support; oral evidence well-established; topical cosmetic evidence growing; well-tolerated; animal-derived source traditionally (now synthetic also available)

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (cellular energy / anti-aging)

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Anti-aging energy serums mitochondrial support

Origin

Synthetic / Animal-derived

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acetyl Carnitine safe to use in skincare?

Acetyl Carnitine has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Mitochondrial energy metabolism; antioxidant; collagen support; oral evidence well-established; topical cosmetic evidence growing; well-tolerated; animal-derived source traditionally (now synthetic also available)

Is Acetyl Carnitine allowed in India?

Acetyl Carnitine is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Acetyl Carnitine used for in cosmetics?

Acetyl Carnitine functions as: Active (cellular energy / anti-aging). It is commonly found in: Anti-aging energy serums mitochondrial support.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS5080-50-2
EC225-829-1

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