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Calcium Hydroxymethionine

What Calcium Hydroxymethionine is & what it does

Calcium Hydroxymethionine is the calcium salt of a hydroxy analogue of the amino acid methionine. In cosmetic formulas it is commonly used as a skin conditioning agent, contributing a source of sulfur-bearing amino acid chemistry that supports the feel and conditioning of the product. It is not a UV filter and appears as a supporting ingredient in a small set of catalog products. No specific concerns are listed for it.

What is Calcium Hydroxymethionine?

Calcium Hydroxymethionine is the calcium salt of a hydroxy analogue of the amino acid methionine. It brings sulfur-bearing amino acid chemistry into a formula.

What does Calcium Hydroxymethionine do in skincare?

It is commonly used as a skin conditioning agent, supporting the feel and conditioning character of the product. It appears as a supporting ingredient, not as a UV filter.

Is Calcium Hydroxymethionine safe?

It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic levels, and no specific concerns are listed for it. As with any new product, a patch test is reasonable for sensitive skin.

Sunscreens with Calcium Hydroxymethionine

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