Homarine Hcl
What Homarine Hcl is & what it does
Homarine HCl is the hydrochloride salt of homarine, a small naturally occurring betaine-type compound found in some marine organisms. In skincare formulas it is used as a skin-conditioning and humectant-style ingredient that may help support skin hydration and osmotic balance. It is a water-soluble additive typically used at low concentrations.
What does Homarine HCl do in skincare?
Homarine HCl is a small betaine-type compound used as a skin-conditioning and humectant-style ingredient. It may help support skin hydration and osmotic balance at the surface of the skin. It is a water-soluble additive typically used at low concentrations.
Is Homarine HCl safe?
Homarine HCl is used in cosmetics as a conditioning and hydration-support ingredient and is generally considered well tolerated at typical use levels. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivities are possible, so a patch test is reasonable for very reactive skin. Available information is limited, so claims should be interpreted cautiously.
Is Homarine HCl natural or synthetic?
Homarine is a small compound that occurs naturally in some marine organisms, but the cosmetic-grade ingredient is usually manufactured for consistency and purity. It can therefore be described as a nature-identical or synthetically produced version of a naturally occurring molecule.
Sunscreens with Homarine Hcl
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Image Skincare Prevention+ Daily Matte Moisturizer Spf 32+
75/100
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Image Skincare Daily Tinted Moisturizer Spf 30
73/100
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Image Prevention + Daily Ultimate Protection Spf 50
72/100
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Image Skincare Prevention+® Daily Hydrating Moisturizer Spf 30
71/100
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Image Skincare Prevention+ Daily Ultimate Protection Mosturizer Spf 50+
70/100
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Zo skin health Broad-spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
67/100