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Antioxidant

CROCETIN

CAS 504-39-2,27876-94-4 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A saffron-derived carotenoid antioxidant. PubChem flags it as a possible skin sensitiser (GHS H317). Useful at low cosmetic levels, with patch-testing advisable.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Strong carotenoid antioxidant
  • May reduce oxidative skin damage
  • Naturally derived from saffron

Known concerns

  • GHS H317 may cause an allergic skin reaction
  • GHS H302 harmful if swallowed
  • Yellow-orange staining at higher levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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