MALASSEZIN
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Malassezin is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Malassezin is a tryptophan-derived metabolite produced by the skin commensal yeast Malassezia. It has been studied for its potential to induce apoptosis in melanoma cells. No GHS hazard classifications are assigned, but its natural origin and novelty as a cosmetic ingredient mean comprehensive long-term safety data is limited. The European Commission's Cosing database has no specific restrictions listed.
Skin benefits
- Potential antiproliferative effects
Known concerns
- Limited long-term safety data
- Novel cosmetic ingredient with minimal regulatory history
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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