Antioxidant

Acetyl Carnitine

AntioxidantFirmness / Aging

INCI: Acetyl Carnitine

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

The acetylated form of carnitine. Used in skin-conditioning and aging-care design from the standpoint of lipid metabolism and antioxidant support

Concentration

Cosmetic incorporation is roughly a few % or less (conditional, formulation-dependent)

Effect

The acetylated form of carnitine. Used in skin-conditioning and aging-care design from the standpoint of lipid metabolism and antioxidant support

Mechanism

A carnitine-family derivative involved in mitochondrial fatty-acid transport; reported to be involved in reducing oxidative stress and supporting energy metabolism

Typical concentration

Cosmetic incorporation is roughly a few % or less (conditional, formulation-dependent)

Onset

Roughly several weeks as a guide (individual variation)

Cautions

Hygroscopic. Keep labeling within the scope of cosmetics

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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