Antioxidant
CYTOCHROME C
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A respiratory-chain protein used at low % for antioxidant claims. PubChem flags acute oral and inhalation toxicity in raw form, but topical exposure is limited.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant claims
- Skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Harmful if swallowed (H302)
- Harmful if inhaled (H332)
- Animal-derived
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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