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Antioxidant

ASCORBYL CYCLO PEG-6

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEGylated vitamin C derivative used as an antioxidant and brightener. Stable, gentler than pure ascorbic acid, with a thin public safety record but a well-tolerated chemical class.

Function

CHELATING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant vitamin C derivative
  • Brightening and even tone support
  • Gentler than ascorbic acid
  • Stable PEGylated form

Known concerns

  • Limited public safety data on this exact derivative
  • Potential trace 1,4-dioxane from PEG manufacturing

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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