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HEXYL AMINOLEVULINATE HCL

CAS 140898-91-5 Updated
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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

A pharmaceutical photosensitiser (the hexyl ester of aminolevulinic acid, brand Hexvix). It makes skin react to light — used in photodynamic medicine, not in cosmetics. Treat as a regulatory red flag.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit — pharmaceutical photosensitiser

Known concerns

  • Generates protoporphyrin IX — severe phototoxicity risk under UV
  • Authorised as a medicinal product, not for cosmetic use
  • Cosmetic application could cause photodermatitis
  • Not approved by SCCS or CIR for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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