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Skin barrier / emollient

BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE

CAS 149591-38-8
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A pseudo-ceramide malonamide used for skin barrier support and emolliency. It is broadly considered safe by class analogy, with standard concerns about manufacturing purity.

Skin benefits

  • Used as a barrier-supporting lipid-like ingredient and emollient
  • Mimics aspects of ceramide-class skin lipids for moisture retention
  • Good cosmetic feel and compatibility with most formulas

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology data on the specific molecule
  • Manufacturing impurity control needed to avoid amine residues

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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