Characteristics
- INCI
- Methionine
- CAS
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59-51-8
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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200-432-1
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Dl-Methionine
- Functions
- antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Для кого подходит
Description
Methionine is an essential amino acid, meaning your body can’t make it on its own. In cosmetics, it’s used as a skin- and hair-friendly building block that helps support the look and feel of healthy tissue. You’ll most often see it in formulas aimed at conditioning, strengthening, or nourishing, especially in products that focus on damaged or stressed hair and in some skin care blends designed to support overall skin conditioning.
For hair, methionine is valued for its role in helping maintain the appearance of stronger, smoother strands and a more resilient feel. For skin, it can contribute to a conditioned, well-cared-for look as part of a broader formula. People with dry, brittle, color-treated, or chemically processed hair may especially appreciate it. It’s generally a supportive ingredient rather than a star active, so results depend on the full formula. As with any cosmetic ingredient, individual tolerance can vary, so if you have very sensitive skin, patch testing is a sensible idea.
Found in products (1 061 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Filorga Laboratories (74 продуктов)
