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CHLOROKOJIC ACID

CAS 7559-81-1 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A chlorinated derivative of kojic acid pursued for skin-lightening. Safety data is much thinner than for kojic acid itself, and the added halogenation raises genotoxicity concerns — use with awareness.

Function

ANTI-SEBUM

Skin benefits

  • Tyrosinase inhibition for skin lightening
  • Possible anti-sebum effect
  • Antioxidant chelation chemistry

Known concerns

  • Chlorinated kojic-acid derivative with limited safety review
  • Possible genotoxicity from kojic-class concerns plus halogenation
  • Skin irritation/sensitization risk
  • Not on EU positive lists

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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