Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

L-Hydroxyproline

INCI: HYDROXYPROLINE

CAS Number
51-35-4
Function
Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning, Antistatic, Surfactant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions for cosmetic use; standard amino acid with well-established safety profile

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for L-Hydroxyproline. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 200 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Key structural amino acid in collagen with skin-conditioning, hair-conditioning, and antistatic functions; supports skin firmness and hydration; excellent safety profile as an endogenous molecule

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

amino-acid collagen-precursor skin-conditioning hair-conditioning anti-aging antistatic fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is L-Hydroxyproline safe in cosmetics?

Key structural amino acid in collagen with skin-conditioning, hair-conditioning, and antistatic functions; supports skin firmness and hydration; excellent safety profile as an endogenous molecule The EU classifies L-Hydroxyproline as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is L-Hydroxyproline allowed in the EU?

L-Hydroxyproline EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does L-Hydroxyproline do in cosmetics?

L-Hydroxyproline functions as: Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning, Antistatic, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 51-35-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for L-Hydroxyproline?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

What is the NOAEL for L-Hydroxyproline?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for L-Hydroxyproline is 200 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. Source: REACH.

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