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Antioxidant

CYATHUSCAVIN C

CAS - Updated
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A polyketide antioxidant from Cyathus stercoreus fermentation. Comparable to BHA/Trolox in lab assays and protects DNA from oxidative damage. Niche research ingredient, sparse cosmetic data.

Skin benefits

  • Free-radical scavenging in vitro
  • DNA-protective effect in lab assays
  • Potential photo-oxidation defence

Known concerns

  • Very thin human safety data
  • No CIR/SCCS review
  • Possible mushroom-derived allergens

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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CYATHUSAL C
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