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Skin Conditioning

INDIRUBIN

CAS 479-41-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An indigo-derived bisindole pigment with documented anti-inflammatory bioactivity. PubChem flags skin, eye and respiratory irritation; cosmetic use is constrained to very low levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Indigo-derived blue-red pigment
  • Studied for anti-inflammatory action
  • Used at low percentages

Known concerns

  • GHS H315/H319/H335 (PubChem)
  • Bioactive kinase inhibitor at higher doses
  • Limited cosmetic dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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