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Skin Conditioning

DMEM

Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium — a complex cell-culture medium repurposed in some cosmetics. Safety dossier for topical use is thin and composition varies, so caution is warranted.

Function

BUFFERING

Skin benefits

  • Defined mixture of amino acids, vitamins, and salts
  • Provides nutritive small molecules to skin

Known concerns

  • Cell-culture medium not designed for topical use
  • Variable composition between manufacturers
  • Limited topical safety dossier
  • Phenol red and other indicators may sensitize

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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