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Skin Conditioning

ACETYL GALACTOSAMINE

CAS 1811-31-0 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) — a natural amino sugar found throughout the human body. No PubChem GHS hazards; well-tolerated metabolite-class molecule in cosmetics.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • N-acetyl amino sugar — natural component of glycoproteins
  • Skin moisturisation and glycosylation support
  • Well-tolerated metabolite-class molecule

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
  • Possible variability in raw-material grade
  • No notable hazards reported

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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