Carnitine

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1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt (R)-

Purpose

Naturally occurring amino acid.

Rating

BEST

Category

Antioxidant, Cleansing Agent

INCI Purpose

ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

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At a Glance

Article

Naturally occurring amino acid. Research into how this amino acid affects skin when applied topically is limited, though a few studies indicate it can be an antioxidant.

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