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Skin Conditioning

DISODIUM TETRAMETHYLHEXADECENYLCYSTEINE FORMYLPROLINATE

CAS 2040469-40-5, 2422121-34-2 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A proprietary lipopeptide (cysteine + proline + a long fatty chain) used in trace amounts for skin-conditioning. Class is generally tolerated; this exact molecule has thin public data.

Function

SKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Cysteine-proline lipopeptide used for antioxidant/skin-conditioning claims
  • Salt form gives water solubility
  • Used at trace levels

Known concerns

  • Highly proprietary; limited public safety data
  • Multiple CAS numbers indicate compositional variability
  • Independent efficacy evidence sparse

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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