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Skin Conditioning

BETA-ALANINE

CAS 107-95-9
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A naturally occurring amino acid (3-aminopropanoic acid) used as a skin conditioner and humectant. Long pharmaceutical and food safety record with no GHS hazard pictograms.

Function

HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Naturally occurring amino acid
  • Skin conditioning humectant
  • Mild and well-tolerated

Known concerns

  • Possible mild flushing/tingle on highly sensitive skin
  • No major systemic concerns
  • Limited specific cosmetic efficacy data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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