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Humectant

INOSITOL HEXA-PCA

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Inositol hexa-PCA — inositol linked to six PCA groups. Humectant and skin conditioner with natural moisturising factor character. Limited independent safety data.

Skin benefits

  • Humectant moisture binding
  • Skin conditioning via NMF-like PCA
  • Mild on skin in marketed formulations

Known concerns

  • Limited independent toxicology
  • Vendor-driven evidence base

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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