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Humectant

DIHYDROXYPROPYL PROLINE

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A proline amino-acid derivative used as a humectant and skin conditioner. Amino-acid-based actives are typically well tolerated; little independent cosmetic safety data published.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Humectant
  • Skin conditioning
  • Amino-acid biocompatibility

Known concerns

  • Sparse independent literature
  • Variable synthesis impurities

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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