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Antioxidant

LACCASE

CAS 80498-15-3
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Laccase is a copper-containing oxidase enzyme (from fungi/bacteria) used in some cosmetic formulas for mild oxidative processing. Skin-safe at use levels but enzymes can sensitize if inhaled.

Skin benefits

  • Enzyme used for mild active processing in cosmetics
  • Sometimes used to oxidise/lighten polyphenols
  • Specialty biotech ingredient

Known concerns

  • Enzymes can be respiratory sensitizers if aerosolized
  • Activity depends on formulation pH and storage

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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