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Skin Conditioning

FERROUS GLYCINATE

CAS 20150-34-9
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Iron chelated with glycine — primarily a nutrition/supplement form, occasionally used in cosmetics as a chelated iron source. Generally low-risk topically; iron is pro-oxidant in formulas.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Bioavailable iron source
  • Used for skin/hair micronutrient delivery
  • Chelated for stability

Known concerns

  • Iron can catalyze lipid oxidation in formulas
  • Allergen risk uncommon but possible
  • High doses are pro-oxidant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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