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Surfactant

MANNOSYLERYTHRITOL LIPID

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A yeast-derived biosurfactant (MEL) that gently cleanses and moisturizes. Multiple cell studies show low cytotoxicity and barrier-repair activity — a friendly, biodegradable alternative to harsh surfactants.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild biosurfactant
  • Moisturizing
  • Barrier-repair activity
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Cytotoxicity at high in vitro concentrations
  • Long-term human data still building

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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