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Methionine

Explained

Methionine is an essential amino acid. It is a conditioning agent and commonly found in both skin and hair products.

This amino acid is a precursor to glutathione, a powerful antioxidant.

Fun fact: Methionine can be found in meat, fish, and dairy. It cannot be naturally produce and requires dietary intake.

See all 560 products with Methionine

Users who like it
100%

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.7%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Haircare
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 35259
INCI Name METHIONINE
INN Name racemethionine
EC #  200-432-1
Ph. Eur. Name methioninum
All Functions Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning