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Skin Conditioning

CYTIDINE

CAS 65-46-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Cytidine — a natural pyrimidine nucleoside (a building block of RNA). Used in cosmetics as a skin conditioner; well-characterized biomolecule with no toxicological flags.

Skin benefits

  • Natural nucleoside
  • Skin conditioning
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic efficacy evidence
  • No significant safety concerns at cosmetic levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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