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GERMANIUM CITRATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Germanium salt of citric acid promoted for antioxidant and anti-aging claims, but germanium compounds have caused kidney toxicity in chronic exposure cases. No solid EU cosmetic safety basis.

Skin benefits

  • Marketed antioxidant claims
  • Citrate component is benign

Known concerns

  • Germanium compounds linked to nephrotoxicity in chronic exposure
  • No EU approval as cosmetic active
  • Health-claim products withdrawn in multiple jurisdictions
  • No robust dermal safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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