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Humectant

DIGLYCOL GUANIDINE SUCCINATE

CAS 176370-26-6
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Diglycol Guanidine Succinate is a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient often paired with deodorant actives. It helps skin retain moisture, with limited but acceptable published safety data.

Skin benefits

  • Effective humectant and skin conditioning agent
  • Guanidine moiety provides strong moisture binding
  • Compatible with deodorant and antiperspirant formulations
  • Listed in COSMILE Europe INCI database

Known concerns

  • Limited published cosmetic safety data
  • No SCCS opinion available
  • Guanidine derivatives can be irritating at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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