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Skin Conditioning

ALEURITIC ACID

CAS 6949-98-0 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A trihydroxy fatty acid from shellac, used as a fragrance fixative and skin conditioner. No notable safety concerns outside of rare shellac-allergy issues.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Trihydroxy fatty acid
  • Plant/insect-derived
  • Fragrance fixative and skin conditioner

Known concerns

  • Specialty ingredient with limited cosmetic dossier
  • Possible shellac-allergy cross-reactivity
  • No major safety concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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