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Skin Conditioning

ECTOIN

CAS 96702-03-3 Updated
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

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

About

A microbe-derived small molecule that forms a water shield around proteins. Unusually well-evidenced for soothing and barrier repair.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Extremolyte that binds and holds water at cell level
  • Clinically studied barrier support
  • Anti-inflammatory in sensitive skin
  • Excellent tolerability even on eczema-prone skin

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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