Thiamine Hcl
What Thiamine Hcl is & what it does
Thiamine Hcl is the hydrochloride salt of thiamine, also known as vitamin B1. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning agent and is water soluble, making it suitable for aqueous formulas. As a B-group vitamin it is added to support the skin's appearance as part of a broader nutrient blend.
What does Thiamine Hcl do in skincare?
Thiamine Hcl is the salt form of vitamin B1 and is used as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics. It is water soluble, which makes it convenient for water-based formulas. It is typically added as part of a broader vitamin or nutrient blend to support the skin's appearance.
Is Thiamine Hcl safe?
Thiamine Hcl is a well-known B-group vitamin used in cosmetics at low levels and is generally well tolerated. As with any ingredient, sensitivity can vary from person to person. If you have specific concerns, patch testing or professional advice can help.
Is Thiamine Hcl natural or synthetic?
Thiamine occurs naturally as vitamin B1, but the cosmetic-grade Thiamine Hcl used in formulas is usually produced synthetically for purity and consistency. The synthetic form is chemically the same vitamin. This makes it reliable to standardize in finished products.
Sunscreens with Thiamine Hcl
We rate 21 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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T'else Red Orange Niacinamide Moisture Sun Cream
96/100
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
95/100
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AHC Masters Cream To Sun Sherbet SPF50+ Pa++++
93/100
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9tails Exo-hydro SPF 50
89/100
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Olive Young Ideal For Men Sun Defense All In One Lotion SPF 50+
89/100
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SNP Prep Vitaronic Sun Cream
88/100
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B-Lab I Am Sorry Just Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa++++
87/100
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B-Lab I Am Sorry Just Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa++++ 50 mL
87/100
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer With Spf 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics It CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+
81/100