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Antioxidant

CAPRYLOYL CARNOSINE

CAS 209681-12-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A skin-permeable derivative of carnosine (a natural dipeptide), modified with a caprylic fatty acid. Promoted for anti-glycation and antioxidant effects; limited independent safety review.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lipidated carnosine analog with antioxidant action
  • Targets glycation/AGE damage in skin
  • Better skin penetration than plain carnosine

Known concerns

  • Limited published clinical-safety data
  • No CIR/SCCS monograph identified

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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