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Antioxidant

FUCOXANTHIN

CAS 3351-86-8 Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Fucoxanthin — a marine carotenoid from brown algae with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Widely studied for skin brightening and photo-protection, with a clean topical safety record.

Skin benefits

  • Marine xanthophyll antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory effect
  • Skin brightening
  • Photo-protective potential

Known concerns

  • Possible mild seaweed allergen
  • Light- and oxidation-sensitive
  • Requires proper formulation stabilization

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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