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Emollient

ARACHIDONIC ACID

CAS 506-32-1 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An omega-6 fatty acid endogenous to skin — useful for barrier repair, but oxidation-prone and flagged by CIR as needing more cosmetic safety data. Use with antioxidant support.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Endogenous omega-6 fatty acid in skin barrier
  • Substrate for natural eicosanoids
  • Skin conditioning emollient

Known concerns

  • CIR review found insufficient safety data for cosmetic use
  • Highly oxidation-prone — needs antioxidant pairing
  • Pro-inflammatory metabolites in vivo

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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