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Hair Conditioning

HIPPURIC ACID

CAS 495-69-2 Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A natural conjugate of glycine and benzoic acid, found in human urine. Used in hair and skin conditioning at low %. Endogenous metabolite with no significant toxicity or sensitization reports.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild conditioning
  • Skin-friendly metabolite
  • Low irritation

Known concerns

  • Sparse cosmetic efficacy literature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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