Carnitine Hydroxycitrate

AKA: L-Carnitine hydroxycitrate

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Not Clean

3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropanaminium 3,4-dicarboxy-3,4-dihydroxybutanoate

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A modern formulation combining L-carnitine with hydroxycitrate developed in late 20th century. Created for cosmetic and supplement use aimed at supporting energy and body composition, with no traditional medicine history.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR