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Humectant

METHYLINOSITOL

CAS 10284-63-6
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A methylated form of inositol — a sugar-alcohol humectant and skin conditioner. Naturally occurring, very benign chemistry; cosmetic-specific safety dossier is thin which keeps it just below green.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Inositol-family humectant
  • Skin-conditioning sugar alcohol
  • Naturally occurring metabolite

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic-specific data
  • Functional efficacy claims modest
  • Hygroscopic; needs preservation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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