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Lauroyl Lysine

N-Lauroyl-L-lysine

Safety Notes

Amino acid-derived powder; coats pigments and talc for silky skin feel; excellent slip; COSMOS-approved; well-tolerated

Function & Common Use

Function

Skin Conditioning / Powder Coating

Category

Conditioner

Common In

Makeup powder coating silky feel products

Origin

Semi-synthetic (lauric acid + lysine)

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 Lauroyl Lysine safe to use in skincare?

Lauroyl Lysine has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Amino acid-derived powder; coats pigments and talc for silky skin feel; excellent slip; COSMOS-approved; well-tolerated

Is Lauroyl Lysine allowed in India?

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

What is Lauroyl Lysine used for in cosmetics?

Lauroyl Lysine functions as: Skin Conditioning / Powder Coating. It is commonly found in: Makeup powder coating silky feel products.

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

CAS52315-75-0
ECN/A

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