Skin barrier / emollient
BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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