Carnitine Hydroxycitrate

AKA: L-Carnitine hydroxycitrate

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from L-carnitine and citric acid, both organic compounds used in pharmaceutical synthesis. Produced through direct chemical conjugation or salt formation between carnitine and hydroxycitrate components.

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

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR