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Skin Conditioning

CETYL TRANEXAMATE HCL

CAS 913541-96-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A cetyl-ester salt of tranexamic acid for brightening and tone evening. The lipophilic ester form delivers better into skin than the free acid; used in modern dark-spot serums.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cetyl-ester salt of tranexamic acid
  • Improved skin delivery vs free acid
  • Targets uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
  • Studied for hyperpigmentation

Known concerns

  • Tranexamic acid is a prescription drug in some markets
  • Sparse independent peer-reviewed data on the cetyl ester
  • Active concentration drives cosmetic eligibility in some jurisdictions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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