Antioxidant
DISODIUM TETRAMETHYLHEXADECENYL SUCCINOYL CYSTEINE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cysteine-based antioxidant lipid hybrid (cysteine joined to a long fatty chain). Used at low levels for skin conditioning. Limited published data; not flagged as hazardous.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant cysteine derivative
- Skin-conditioning amino-acid lipid
- Low concentration use
Known concerns
- Niche ingredient with little public safety data
- Sulfur derivatives can have odour notes
- Stability and finished-product irritation under-documented
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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