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Skin Conditioning

HISTIDINE

CAS 71-00-1 Updated
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

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

About

An essential amino acid and natural part of skin's moisturizing factor (NMF). It hydrates, buffers pH, and offers mild antioxidant chelating activity. Excellent safety record at cosmetic levels.

Skin benefits

  • Part of natural moisturizing factor (NMF)
  • Antioxidant chelating activity
  • Helps maintain skin pH balance
  • Supports barrier function

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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