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Skin Conditioning

10-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID

CAS 1679-53-4 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A fatty acid found naturally in royal jelly, used for skin conditioning and gentle antimicrobial action. Safe in finished products though raw material is mildly irritating.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Royal-jelly-derived fatty acid with skin conditioning effects
  • Mild antimicrobial activity
  • Supports skin barrier

Known concerns

  • GHS-flagged for skin and eye irritation in raw form
  • Respiratory irritation if inhaled as powder

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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