Humectant ingredient

Histidine HCl

The hydrochloride salt form of the amino acid histidine, used as a humectant, NMF component, and mild pH buffer in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as: histidine hydrochloride, l-histidine hcl, l-histidine hydrochloride

humectantamino-acidph-adjuster

Benefits

  • Attracts and retains moisture as part of the skin's NMF
  • Supports the skin's natural moisturizing factor
  • Buffers formula pH in acidic conditions

No known watch-fors.

At a glance
CategoryHumectant
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 6 products
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Products with Histidine HCl

Hydr8 B5 IntenseSerum
Medik8
Hydr8 B5 Intense
Essence
The History of Whoo
Bichup Self-Generating Anti-Aging Essence
Moist Charge MilkEmulsion
Minon Amino Moist
Moist Charge Milk
Amino Moist Moist Charge MilkLotion
Minon
Amino Moist Moist Charge Milk
Hydr8 B5 Intense Hyaluronic Acid SerumSerum
Medik8
Hydr8 B5 Intense Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Time-Filler 5-XP Wrinkle Correction CreamMoisturizer
Filorga
Time-Filler 5-XP Wrinkle Correction Cream