# LYSINE HCL

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_lysine_hcl
Categories: beauty
Functions: Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning, Antioxidant, Conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID10904868

> LYSINE HCL: Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a hair conditioner. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 0/100 — Low concern — well-established and permitted without restriction (CIR safe as used).. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 0/100 — Low concern — well-established and permitted without restriction (CIR safe as used).
- Confidence in this assessment: High
- Is it a concern? Low concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 10 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 10 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Antioxidant, Softener and conditioner, Reducing agent.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/84654
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated July 2016): https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/479465/Dove_Moisturizing_Shampoo%2C_for_Dry_or_Damaged_Hair%2C_Intense_Moisture_%28old_formulation%29/

_Assessed by Greenveil._