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Humectant

HEPARAN SULFATE

CAS 9050-30-0 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A sulfated glycosaminoglycan related to heparin. Body-identical molecule used for skin hydration and barrier support. Well-tolerated; biotech-sourced grades preferred.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Glycosaminoglycan for skin hydration
  • Supports skin barrier and signaling
  • Body-identical molecule

Known concerns

  • Animal-sourced grades may carry contamination risk (now mostly recombinant)
  • Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data
  • Costly — used at low levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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