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Antioxidant

ERGOTHIONEINE

CAS 497-30-3
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A naturally occurring antioxidant amino acid found in mushrooms. Highly stable, well tolerated, and shown to protect skin cells from oxidative damage.

Skin benefits

  • Potent natural antioxidant
  • Stable thiol amino acid
  • Protects mitochondrial and skin cells from oxidative stress

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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