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GERMANIUM LACTATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Germanium salt of lactic acid, marketed for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory claims. Inorganic germanium compounds caused serious nephrotoxicity case reports when ingested as supplements; topical safety profile is not well established.

Skin benefits

  • Marketed antioxidant claims
  • Anti-inflammatory potential

Known concerns

  • Inorganic germanium compounds linked to nephrotoxicity (renal failure case reports from oral use)
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier
  • Bioavailability via topical application uncertain
  • Therapeutic claims with thin evidence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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