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Antioxidant

CHLOROGLOEOPSIS FRITSCHII EXTRACT

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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 cyanobacterial extract explored for UV-protective compounds (mycosporine-like amino acids). Cosmetic-grade purification is essential because cyanobacteria can produce toxins.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Cyanobacterial UV-protective scytonemin and mycosporines
  • Antioxidant pigments
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Cyanobacteria can produce toxins; cosmetic-grade purification critical
  • Sparse formal CIR data
  • Possible protein sensitisation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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