INCI · antioxidant · CIR review pending · used in 6 products
Cysteine
Cysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid with the INCI name L-Cysteine (CAS #: 52-90-4 / 3374-22-9). According to CosIng, it serves multiple functions in cosmetic formulations including antioxidant, antistatic, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening, masking, and reducing. It is found across a range of hair care and skin care products.
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antioxidant● Benefits
Cysteine provides antioxidant protection and is used for hair conditioning and hair waving or straightening applications. Its reducing properties make it relevant in bond-repair and structural hair treatments.
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