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Skin Conditioning

INDOLE ACETIC ACID

CAS 87-51-4 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A plant growth hormone (auxin, CAS 87-51-4) that also occurs naturally in human skin. Used in cosmetics for cell-signalling and skin-conditioning effects with a generally favourable tolerability profile.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning
  • Cell-signalling support
  • Mild antimicrobial action

Known concerns

  • Sparse cosmetic clinical data
  • Photo-degradation can yellow formulas

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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