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HEXYLRESORCINOL

CAS 136-77-6 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Hexylresorcinol — a skin-brightening antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitor. Has decades of medical use as an oral antiseptic; topical cosmetic data is more recent but supportive at low percentages.

Skin benefits

  • Tyrosinase inhibition for brightening
  • Antioxidant
  • Antimicrobial helper

Known concerns

  • Possible irritation
  • Possible sensitization
  • Limited long-term cosmetic data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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